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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,102.12, 474,860.58 and 193,199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,102.12, 474,860.58 and 193,199.72 is: 266,615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,102.12 : 474,860.58 = 193,199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,102.12/474,860.58 = 193,199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,102.12x = 474,860.58 × 193,199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,102.12x = 91,742,931,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,742,931,095.04/344,102.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,615.42

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