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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,234.72, 475,033.74 and 191,269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,234.72, 475,033.74 and 191,269.10 is: 263,945.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,234.72 : 475,033.74 = 191,269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,234.72/475,033.74 = 191,269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,234.72x = 475,033.74 × 191,269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,234.72x = 90,859,275,919.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,859,275,919.43/344,234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,945.71

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