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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,857.58, 475,903.41 and 191,905.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,857.58, 475,903.41 and 191,905.61 is: 264,829.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,857.58 : 475,903.41 = 191,905.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,857.58/475,903.41 = 191,905.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,857.58x = 475,903.41 × 191,905.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,857.58x = 91,328,534,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,328,534,197.13/344,857.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,829.71

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