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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,588.32, 470,009.28 and 197,345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,588.32, 470,009.28 and 197,345.28 is: 272,334.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,588.32 : 470,009.28 = 197,345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,588.32/470,009.28 = 197,345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,588.32x = 470,009.28 × 197,345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,588.32x = 92,754,112,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,754,112,964.20/340,588.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,334.98

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