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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341,976.81, 471,928.47 and 196,779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341,976.81, 471,928.47 and 196,779.72 is: 271,556.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,976.81 : 471,928.47 = 196,779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,976.81/471,928.47 = 196,779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,976.81x = 471,928.47 × 196,779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,976.81x = 92,865,952,186.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,865,952,186.63/341,976.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,556.29

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