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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,827.07, 471,625.38 and 196,625.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,827.07, 471,625.38 and 196,625.25 is: 271,287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,827.07 : 471,625.38 = 196,625.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,827.07/471,625.38 = 196,625.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,827.07x = 471,625.38 × 196,625.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,827.07x = 92,733,458,248.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,733,458,248.85/341,827.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,287.64

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