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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,873.91, 471,710.22 and 196,670.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,873.91, 471,710.22 and 196,670.78 is: 271,362.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,873.91 : 471,710.22 = 196,670.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,873.91/471,710.22 = 196,670.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,873.91x = 471,710.22 × 196,670.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,873.91x = 92,771,615,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,771,615,574.22/341,873.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,362.08

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