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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,001.99, 469,221.42 and 196,808.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,001.99, 469,221.42 and 196,808.16 is: 271,606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,001.99 : 469,221.42 = 196,808.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,001.99/469,221.42 = 196,808.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,001.99x = 469,221.42 × 196,808.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,001.99x = 92,346,606,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,346,606,800.40/340,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,606.08

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