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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,241.06, 475,051.53 and 191,278.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,241.06, 475,051.53 and 191,278.65 is: 263,963.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,241.06 : 475,051.53 = 191,278.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,241.06/475,051.53 = 191,278.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,241.06x = 475,051.53 × 191,278.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,241.06x = 90,867,215,338.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,867,215,338.83/344,241.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,963.91

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