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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,247.97, 472,112.59 and 198,992.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,247.97, 472,112.59 and 198,992.18 is: 274,498.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,247.97 : 472,112.59 = 198,992.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,247.97/472,112.59 = 198,992.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,247.97x = 472,112.59 × 198,992.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,247.97x = 93,946,713,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,946,713,489.55/342,247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,498.96

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