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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,998.39, 473,331.63 and 190,033.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,998.39, 473,331.63 and 190,033.51 is: 262,242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,998.39 : 473,331.63 = 190,033.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,998.39/473,331.63 = 190,033.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,998.39x = 473,331.63 × 190,033.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,998.39x = 89,948,868,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,948,868,676.26/342,998.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262,242.83

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