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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,849.28, 473,181.60 and 191,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,849.28, 473,181.60 and 191,956 is: 264,927.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,849.28 : 473,181.60 = 191,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,849.28/473,181.60 = 191,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,849.28x = 473,181.60 × 191,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,849.28x = 90,830,047,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,830,047,209.60/342,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,927.05

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