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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,575.14, 469,993.80 and 197,418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,575.14, 469,993.80 and 197,418.26 is: 272,437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,575.14 : 469,993.80 = 197,418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,575.14/469,993.80 = 197,418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,575.14x = 469,993.80 × 197,418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,575.14x = 92,785,358,206.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,785,358,206.79/340,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,437.26

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