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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,008.14, 469,182.31 and 196,777.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,008.14, 469,182.31 and 196,777.06 is: 271,535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,008.14 : 469,182.31 = 196,777.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,008.14/469,182.31 = 196,777.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,008.14x = 469,182.31 × 196,777.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,008.14x = 92,324,315,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,324,315,565.81/340,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,535.60

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