Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,359, 473,850 and 192,456
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 343,359, 473,850 and 192,456 is: 265,597.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,359 : 473,850 = 192,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,359/473,850 = 192,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,359x = 473,850 × 192,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,359x = 91,195,275,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,195,275,600/343,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265,597.45
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