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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,973.02, 473,302.81 and 192,070.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,973.02, 473,302.81 and 192,070.02 is: 265,056.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,973.02 : 473,302.81 = 192,070.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,973.02/473,302.81 = 192,070.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,973.02x = 473,302.81 × 192,070.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,973.02x = 90,907,280,182.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,907,280,182.76/342,973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,056.65

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