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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,180.48, 474,972 and 193,291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,180.48, 474,972 and 193,291.52 is: 266,743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,180.48 : 474,972 = 193,291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,180.48/474,972 = 193,291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,180.48x = 474,972 × 193,291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,180.48x = 91,808,059,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,808,059,837.44/344,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,743.95

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