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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,950, 476,030.88 and 194,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,950, 476,030.88 and 194,047 is: 267,784.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,950 : 476,030.88 = 194,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,950/476,030.88 = 194,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,950x = 476,030.88 × 194,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,950x = 92,372,364,171.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,372,364,171.36/344,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,784.79

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