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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,966.66, 475,997.54 and 199,720.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,966.66, 475,997.54 and 199,720.70 is: 275,581.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,966.66 : 475,997.54 = 199,720.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,966.66/475,997.54 = 199,720.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,966.66x = 475,997.54 × 199,720.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,966.66x = 95,066,561,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,066,561,887.08/344,966.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275,581.88

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