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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,691.98, 471,553.32 and 196,496.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,691.98, 471,553.32 and 196,496.04 is: 271,175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,691.98 : 471,553.32 = 196,496.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,691.98/471,553.32 = 196,496.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,691.98x = 471,553.32 × 196,496.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,691.98x = 92,658,360,028.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,658,360,028.85/341,691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,175.11

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