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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,179.21, 470,675.10 and 197,856.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,179.21, 470,675.10 and 197,856.24 is: 272,953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,179.21 : 470,675.10 = 197,856.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,179.21/470,675.10 = 197,856.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,179.21x = 470,675.10 × 197,856.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,179.21x = 93,126,005,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,126,005,547.62/341,179.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,953.34

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