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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,602.50, 475,563.90 and 191,656.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,602.50, 475,563.90 and 191,656.38 is: 264,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,602.50 : 475,563.90 = 191,656.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,602.50/475,563.90 = 191,656.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,602.50x = 475,563.90 × 191,656.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,602.50x = 91,144,855,532.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,144,855,532.68/344,602.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,492.73

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