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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,921.44, 470,376.72 and 197,652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,921.44, 470,376.72 and 197,652.96 is: 272,706.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,921.44 : 470,376.72 = 197,652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,921.44/470,376.72 = 197,652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,921.44x = 470,376.72 × 197,652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,921.44x = 92,971,351,023.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,971,351,023.09/340,921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,706.08

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