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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,403.78, 471,066.90 and 196,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,403.78, 471,066.90 and 196,181.52 is: 270,690.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,403.78 : 471,066.90 = 196,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,403.78/471,066.90 = 196,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,403.78x = 471,066.90 × 196,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,403.78x = 92,414,620,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,414,620,463.69/341,403.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,690.09

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