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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,487.88, 475,335.75 and 191,521.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,487.88, 475,335.75 and 191,521.72 is: 264,267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,487.88 : 475,335.75 = 191,521.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,487.88/475,335.75 = 191,521.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,487.88x = 475,335.75 × 191,521.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,487.88x = 91,037,120,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,037,120,417.49/344,487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,267.99

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