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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,462.79, 475,301.19 and 191,496.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,462.79, 475,301.19 and 191,496.72 is: 264,233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,462.79 : 475,301.19 = 191,496.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,462.79/475,301.19 = 191,496.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,462.79x = 475,301.19 × 191,496.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,462.79x = 91,018,618,897.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,018,618,897.10/344,462.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,233.53

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