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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,865.05, 473,155.11 and 199,723.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,865.05, 473,155.11 and 199,723.47 is: 275,619.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,865.05 : 473,155.11 = 199,723.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,865.05/473,155.11 = 199,723.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,865.05x = 473,155.11 × 199,723.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,865.05x = 94,500,180,417.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,500,180,417.43/342,865.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,619.17

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