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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,295.37, 475,089.88 and 199,079.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,295.37, 475,089.88 and 199,079.17 is: 274,707.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,295.37 : 475,089.88 = 199,079.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,295.37/475,089.88 = 199,079.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,295.37x = 475,089.88 × 199,079.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,295.37x = 94,580,498,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,580,498,985.80/344,295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,707.44

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