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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,541.76, 475,507 and 191,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,541.76, 475,507 and 191,595.20 is: 264,423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,541.76 : 475,507 = 191,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,541.76/475,507 = 191,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,541.76x = 475,507 × 191,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,541.76x = 91,104,858,766.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,104,858,766.40/344,541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,423.27

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