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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,140.52, 474,897.76 and 191,188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,140.52, 474,897.76 and 191,188.58 is: 263,831.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,140.52 : 474,897.76 = 191,188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,140.52/474,897.76 = 191,188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,140.52x = 474,897.76 × 191,188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,140.52x = 90,795,025,527.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,795,025,527.12/344,140.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,831.26

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