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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,228.44, 469,484.73 and 196,998.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,228.44, 469,484.73 and 196,998.15 is: 271,839.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,228.44 : 469,484.73 = 196,998.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,228.44/469,484.73 = 196,998.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,228.44x = 469,484.73 × 196,998.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,228.44x = 92,487,623,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,487,623,263.25/340,228.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,839.78

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