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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,948, 473,268.48 and 192,048.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,948, 473,268.48 and 192,048.48 is: 265,027.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,948 : 473,268.48 = 192,048.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,948/473,268.48 = 192,048.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,948x = 473,268.48 × 192,048.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,948x = 90,890,492,215.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,890,492,215.91/342,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,027.04

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