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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,269.76, 470,974.28 and 196,122.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,269.76, 470,974.28 and 196,122.21 is: 270,661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,269.76 : 470,974.28 = 196,122.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,269.76/470,974.28 = 196,122.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,269.76x = 470,974.28 × 196,122.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,269.76x = 92,368,515,666.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,368,515,666.15/341,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,661.30

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