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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,338.40, 475,050.92 and 199,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,338.40, 475,050.92 and 199,117.46 is: 274,703.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,338.40 : 475,050.92 = 199,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,338.40/475,050.92 = 199,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,338.40x = 475,050.92 × 199,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,338.40x = 94,590,932,561.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,590,932,561.06/344,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,703.41

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