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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,002.99, 469,222.80 and 196,809.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,002.99, 469,222.80 and 196,809.16 is: 271,607.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,002.99 : 469,222.80 = 196,809.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,002.99/469,222.80 = 196,809.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,002.99x = 469,222.80 × 196,809.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,002.99x = 92,347,345,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,347,345,120.85/340,002.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,607.45

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