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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,219.14, 472,280.10 and 197,046.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,219.14, 472,280.10 and 197,046.46 is: 271,934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,219.14 : 472,280.10 = 197,046.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,219.14/472,280.10 = 197,046.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,219.14x = 472,280.10 × 197,046.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,219.14x = 93,061,121,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,061,121,833.45/342,219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,934.30

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