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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,736, 470,196.12 and 195,511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,736, 470,196.12 and 195,511.04 is: 269,794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,736 : 470,196.12 = 195,511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,736/470,196.12 = 195,511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,736x = 470,196.12 × 195,511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,736x = 91,928,532,425.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,928,532,425.16/340,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,794.01

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