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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,171, 474,955.98 and 193,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,171, 474,955.98 and 193,268 is: 266,709.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,171 : 474,955.98 = 193,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,171/474,955.98 = 193,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,171x = 474,955.98 × 193,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,171x = 91,793,792,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,793,792,342.64/344,171
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,709.84

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