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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,873.79, 471,710.04 and 196,670.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,873.79, 471,710.04 and 196,670.65 is: 271,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,873.79 : 471,710.04 = 196,670.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,873.79/471,710.04 = 196,670.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,873.79x = 471,710.04 × 196,670.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,873.79x = 92,771,520,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,771,520,178.33/341,873.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,361.90

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