Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,673.64, 470,025.55 and 197,406
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 340,673.64, 470,025.55 and 197,406 is: 272,359.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,673.64 : 470,025.55 = 197,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,673.64/470,025.55 = 197,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,673.64x = 470,025.55 × 197,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,673.64x = 92,785,863,723.30 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,785,863,723.30/340,673.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 272,359.97
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