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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,250.16, 475,055.78 and 191,284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,250.16, 475,055.78 and 191,284.42 is: 263,967.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,250.16 : 475,055.78 = 191,284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,250.16/475,055.78 = 191,284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,250.16x = 475,055.78 × 191,284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,250.16x = 90,870,769,344.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,870,769,344.95/344,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,967.25

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