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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343,881, 474,576.84 and 192,978

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343,881, 474,576.84 and 192,978 is: 266,321.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,881 : 474,576.84 = 192,978 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,881/474,576.84 = 192,978/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,881x = 474,576.84 × 192,978
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,881x = 91,582,889,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,582,889,429.52/343,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,321.46

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