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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,399.58, 469,680.26 and 197,151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,399.58, 469,680.26 and 197,151.08 is: 272,027.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,399.58 : 469,680.26 = 197,151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,399.58/469,680.26 = 197,151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,399.58x = 469,680.26 × 197,151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,399.58x = 92,597,970,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,597,970,513.68/340,399.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,027.28

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