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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,170.98, 470,819.07 and 197,933.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,170.98, 470,819.07 and 197,933.46 is: 273,149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,170.98 : 470,819.07 = 197,933.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,170.98/470,819.07 = 197,933.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,170.98x = 470,819.07 × 197,933.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,170.98x = 93,190,847,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,190,847,559.08/341,170.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,149.98

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