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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,275.83, 469,552.82 and 197,045.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,275.83, 469,552.82 and 197,045.15 is: 271,906.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,275.83 : 469,552.82 = 197,045.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,275.83/469,552.82 = 197,045.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,275.83x = 469,552.82 × 197,045.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,275.83x = 92,523,102,516.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,523,102,516.83/340,275.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,906.19

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