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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,271.78, 475,109.34 and 191,309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,271.78, 475,109.34 and 191,309.40 is: 264,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,271.78 : 475,109.34 = 191,309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,271.78/475,109.34 = 191,309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,271.78x = 475,109.34 × 191,309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,271.78x = 90,892,882,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,892,882,769.80/344,271.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,014.91

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