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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,862.02, 473,150.96 and 199,720.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,862.02, 473,150.96 and 199,720.44 is: 275,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,862.02 : 473,150.96 = 199,720.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,862.02/473,150.96 = 199,720.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,862.02x = 473,150.96 × 199,720.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,862.02x = 94,497,917,917.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,497,917,917.62/342,862.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,615.01

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