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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,901.36, 475,959 and 193,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,901.36, 475,959 and 193,998 is: 267,714.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,901.36 : 475,959 = 193,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,901.36/475,959 = 193,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,901.36x = 475,959 × 193,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,901.36x = 92,335,094,082
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,335,094,082/344,901.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,714.50

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