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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,257.50, 475,119.90 and 193,354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,257.50, 475,119.90 and 193,354.50 is: 266,854.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,257.50 : 475,119.90 = 193,354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,257.50/475,119.90 = 193,354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,257.50x = 475,119.90 × 193,354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,257.50x = 91,866,570,704.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,866,570,704.55/344,257.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,854.23

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