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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,344.64, 475,058.93 and 199,123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,344.64, 475,058.93 and 199,123.56 is: 274,711.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,344.64 : 475,058.93 = 199,123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,344.64/475,058.93 = 199,123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,344.64x = 475,058.93 × 199,123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,344.64x = 94,595,424,355.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,595,424,355.77/344,344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,711.48

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