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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,966.88, 473,255.28 and 199,696.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,966.88, 473,255.28 and 199,696.72 is: 275,558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,966.88 : 473,255.28 = 199,696.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,966.88/473,255.28 = 199,696.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,966.88x = 473,255.28 × 199,696.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,966.88x = 94,507,527,138.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,507,527,138.68/342,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,558.76

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