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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,973.01, 469,178.66 and 196,705.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,973.01, 469,178.66 and 196,705.37 is: 271,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,973.01 : 469,178.66 = 196,705.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,973.01/469,178.66 = 196,705.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,973.01x = 469,178.66 × 196,705.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,973.01x = 92,289,963,576.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,289,963,576.11/339,973.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,462.62

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