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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,270.76, 470,975.66 and 196,123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,270.76, 470,975.66 and 196,123.21 is: 270,662.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,270.76 : 470,975.66 = 196,123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,270.76/470,975.66 = 196,123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,270.76x = 470,975.66 × 196,123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,270.76x = 92,369,258,271.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,369,258,271.07/341,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,662.68

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