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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,007.38, 470,615.86 and 197,766.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,007.38, 470,615.86 and 197,766.14 is: 272,932.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,007.38 : 470,615.86 = 197,766.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,007.38/470,615.86 = 197,766.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,007.38x = 470,615.86 × 197,766.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,007.38x = 93,071,882,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,071,882,054.98/341,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,932.16

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