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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,171.98, 470,820.45 and 197,934.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,171.98, 470,820.45 and 197,934.46 is: 273,151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,171.98 : 470,820.45 = 197,934.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,171.98/470,820.45 = 197,934.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,171.98x = 470,820.45 × 197,934.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,171.98x = 93,191,591,527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,191,591,527.71/341,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,151.36

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