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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,227.50, 475,078.50 and 193,324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,227.50, 475,078.50 and 193,324.50 is: 266,812.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,227.50 : 475,078.50 = 193,324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,227.50/475,078.50 = 193,324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,227.50x = 475,078.50 × 193,324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,227.50x = 91,844,313,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,844,313,473.25/344,227.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,812.83

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