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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,803.86, 475,820.24 and 191,842.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,803.86, 475,820.24 and 191,842.31 is: 264,737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,803.86 : 475,820.24 = 191,842.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,803.86/475,820.24 = 191,842.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,803.86x = 475,820.24 × 191,842.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,803.86x = 91,282,450,648.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,282,450,648.04/344,803.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,737.32

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