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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,036.39, 474,766.93 and 193,132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,036.39, 474,766.93 and 193,132.31 is: 266,520.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,036.39 : 474,766.93 = 193,132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,036.39/474,766.93 = 193,132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,036.39x = 474,766.93 × 193,132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,036.39x = 91,692,833,902.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,692,833,902.51/344,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,520.74

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