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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,977.02, 473,308.34 and 192,074.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,977.02, 473,308.34 and 192,074.02 is: 265,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,977.02 : 473,308.34 = 192,074.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,977.02/473,308.34 = 192,074.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,977.02x = 473,308.34 × 192,074.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,977.02x = 90,910,235,563.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,910,235,563.33/342,977.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265,062.18

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