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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,856, 475,901.28 and 193,956.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,856, 475,901.28 and 193,956.24 is: 267,659.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,856 : 475,901.28 = 193,956.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,856/475,901.28 = 193,956.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,856x = 475,901.28 × 193,956.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,856x = 92,304,022,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,304,022,879.99/344,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,659.61

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