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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,884.34, 473,188.07 and 195,706.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,884.34, 473,188.07 and 195,706.27 is: 270,079.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,884.34 : 473,188.07 = 195,706.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,884.34/473,188.07 = 195,706.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,884.34x = 473,188.07 × 195,706.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,884.34x = 92,605,870,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,605,870,026.70/342,884.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,079.03

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