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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,845.27, 475,886.82 and 191,897.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,845.27, 475,886.82 and 191,897.38 is: 264,818.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,845.27 : 475,886.82 = 191,897.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,845.27/475,886.82 = 191,897.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,845.27x = 475,886.82 × 191,897.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,845.27x = 91,321,433,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,321,433,934.53/344,845.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,818.58

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