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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,949.91, 476,046.53 and 191,997.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,949.91, 476,046.53 and 191,997.87 is: 264,965.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,949.91 : 476,046.53 = 191,997.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,949.91/476,046.53 = 191,997.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,949.91x = 476,046.53 × 191,997.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,949.91x = 91,399,917,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,399,917,755.72/344,949.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,965.77

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