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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,868.43, 475,913.85 and 193,965.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,868.43, 475,913.85 and 193,965.43 is: 267,669.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,868.43 : 475,913.85 = 193,965.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,868.43/475,913.85 = 193,965.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,868.43x = 475,913.85 × 193,965.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,868.43x = 92,310,834,558.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,310,834,558.21/344,868.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,669.72

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