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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,951, 473,272.62 and 192,051.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,951, 473,272.62 and 192,051.48 is: 265,031.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,951 : 473,272.62 = 192,051.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,951/473,272.62 = 192,051.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,951x = 473,272.62 × 192,051.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,951x = 90,892,707,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,892,707,114.48/342,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,031.18

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