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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,011.39, 470,638.15 and 195,862.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,011.39, 470,638.15 and 195,862.63 is: 270,314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,011.39 : 470,638.15 = 195,862.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,011.39/470,638.15 = 195,862.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,011.39x = 470,638.15 × 195,862.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,011.39x = 92,180,427,369.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,180,427,369.29/341,011.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,314.80

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