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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,171.10, 470,663.91 and 197,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,171.10, 470,663.91 and 197,848.08 is: 272,942.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,171.10 : 470,663.91 = 197,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,171.10/470,663.91 = 197,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,171.10x = 470,663.91 × 197,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,171.10x = 93,119,950,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,119,950,918.79/341,171.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,942.08

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