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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,145.74, 474,905.68 and 191,194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,145.74, 474,905.68 and 191,194.64 is: 263,840.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,145.74 : 474,905.68 = 191,194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,145.74/474,905.68 = 191,194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,145.74x = 474,905.68 × 191,194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,145.74x = 90,799,420,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,799,420,521.56/344,145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,840.02

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