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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,050.34, 469,331.58 and 196,823.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,050.34, 469,331.58 and 196,823.71 is: 271,652.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,050.34 : 469,331.58 = 196,823.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,050.34/469,331.58 = 196,823.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,050.34x = 469,331.58 × 196,823.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,050.34x = 92,375,582,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,375,582,795.76/340,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,652.67

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