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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,388.77, 469,799.49 and 197,148.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,388.77, 469,799.49 and 197,148.77 is: 272,101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,388.77 : 469,799.49 = 197,148.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,388.77/469,799.49 = 197,148.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,388.77x = 469,799.49 × 197,148.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,388.77x = 92,620,391,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,620,391,600.13/340,388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,101.78

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