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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,127.87, 474,972.35 and 191,218.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,127.87, 474,972.35 and 191,218.59 is: 263,923.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,127.87 : 474,972.35 = 191,218.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,127.87/474,972.35 = 191,218.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,127.87x = 474,972.35 × 191,218.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,127.87x = 90,823,542,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,823,542,099.89/344,127.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,923.82

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