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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,742.52, 472,984.29 and 191,839.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,742.52, 472,984.29 and 191,839.52 is: 264,738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,742.52 : 472,984.29 = 191,839.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,742.52/472,984.29 = 191,839.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,742.52x = 472,984.29 × 191,839.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,742.52x = 90,737,076,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,737,076,796.22/342,742.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,738.32

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