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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,191.28, 470,691.84 and 197,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,191.28, 470,691.84 and 197,868.40 is: 272,970.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,191.28 : 470,691.84 = 197,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,191.28/470,691.84 = 197,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,191.28x = 470,691.84 × 197,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,191.28x = 93,135,041,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,135,041,273.86/341,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,970.17

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