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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,444.39, 472,531.85 and 197,297.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,444.39, 472,531.85 and 197,297.65 is: 272,246.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,444.39 : 472,531.85 = 197,297.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,444.39/472,531.85 = 197,297.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,444.39x = 472,531.85 × 197,297.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,444.39x = 93,229,422,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,229,422,568.66/342,444.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,246.90

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