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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,049.39, 474,784.88 and 193,145.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,049.39, 474,784.88 and 193,145.31 is: 266,538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,049.39 : 474,784.88 = 193,145.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,049.39/474,784.88 = 193,145.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,049.39x = 474,784.88 × 193,145.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,049.39x = 91,702,471,865.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,702,471,865.19/344,049.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,538.68

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