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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,825.57, 471,623.31 and 196,623.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,825.57, 471,623.31 and 196,623.75 is: 271,285.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,825.57 : 471,623.31 = 196,623.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,825.57/471,623.31 = 196,623.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,825.57x = 471,623.31 × 196,623.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,825.57x = 92,732,345,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,732,345,568.20/341,825.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,285.57

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