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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,444.58, 469,896.28 and 197,181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,444.58, 469,896.28 and 197,181.50 is: 272,158.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,444.58 : 469,896.28 = 197,181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,444.58/469,896.28 = 197,181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,444.58x = 469,896.28 × 197,181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,444.58x = 92,654,853,334.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,654,853,334.82/340,444.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,158.40

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