Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,049.82, 469,261.17 and 196,806.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 340,049.82, 469,261.17 and 196,806.99 is: 271,589.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,049.82 : 469,261.17 = 196,806.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,049.82/469,261.17 = 196,806.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,049.82x = 469,261.17 × 196,806.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,049.82x = 92,353,878,391.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,353,878,391.58/340,049.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 271,589.26
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