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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,171.46, 470,821.51 and 197,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,171.46, 470,821.51 and 197,974.80 is: 273,208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,171.46 : 470,821.51 = 197,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,171.46/470,821.51 = 197,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,171.46x = 470,821.51 × 197,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,171.46x = 93,210,794,277.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,210,794,277.95/341,171.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,208.06

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