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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,135.79, 474,983.24 and 191,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,135.79, 474,983.24 and 191,226.42 is: 263,934.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,135.79 : 474,983.24 = 191,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,135.79/474,983.24 = 191,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,135.79x = 474,983.24 × 191,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,135.79x = 90,829,343,589.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,829,343,589.07/344,135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,934.60

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