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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,268.26, 470,972.21 and 196,120.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,268.26, 470,972.21 and 196,120.71 is: 270,659.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,268.26 : 470,972.21 = 196,120.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,268.26/470,972.21 = 196,120.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,268.26x = 470,972.21 × 196,120.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,268.26x = 92,367,403,234.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,367,403,234.87/341,268.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,659.23

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