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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,948.54, 473,298.06 and 190,034.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,948.54, 473,298.06 and 190,034.70 is: 262,263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,948.54 : 473,298.06 = 190,034.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,948.54/473,298.06 = 190,034.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,948.54x = 473,298.06 × 190,034.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,948.54x = 89,943,053,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,943,053,780.44/342,948.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,263.99

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