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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,204.42, 469,451.60 and 196,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,204.42, 469,451.60 and 196,974.16 is: 271,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,204.42 : 469,451.60 = 196,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,204.42/469,451.60 = 196,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,204.42x = 469,451.60 × 196,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,204.42x = 92,469,834,570.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,469,834,570.66/340,204.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,806.68

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