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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,534.29, 470,096.55 and 197,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,534.29, 470,096.55 and 197,266.35 is: 272,319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,534.29 : 470,096.55 = 197,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,534.29/470,096.55 = 197,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,534.29x = 470,096.55 × 197,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,534.29x = 92,734,230,566.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,734,230,566.09/340,534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,319.80

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