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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,335.59, 475,046.78 and 199,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,335.59, 475,046.78 and 199,114.70 is: 274,699.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,335.59 : 475,046.78 = 199,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,335.59/475,046.78 = 199,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,335.59x = 475,046.78 × 199,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,335.59x = 94,588,793,714.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,588,793,714.86/344,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,699.44

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