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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,272.76, 470,978.42 and 196,125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,272.76, 470,978.42 and 196,125.21 is: 270,665.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,272.76 : 470,978.42 = 196,125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,272.76/470,978.42 = 196,125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,272.76x = 470,978.42 × 196,125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,272.76x = 92,370,740,547.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,370,740,547.34/341,272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,665.44

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