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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,607.76, 472,849.38 and 197,385.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,607.76, 472,849.38 and 197,385.89 is: 272,421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,607.76 : 472,849.38 = 197,385.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,607.76/472,849.38 = 197,385.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,607.76x = 472,849.38 × 197,385.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,607.76x = 93,333,794,375.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,333,794,375.99/342,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,421.72

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