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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,512.33, 469,835.73 and 197,263.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,512.33, 469,835.73 and 197,263.83 is: 272,182.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,512.33 : 469,835.73 = 197,263.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,512.33/469,835.73 = 197,263.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,512.33x = 469,835.73 × 197,263.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,512.33x = 92,681,595,570.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,681,595,570.65/340,512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,182.79

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