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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,662.52, 472,923.76 and 197,440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,662.52, 472,923.76 and 197,440.48 is: 272,496.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,662.52 : 472,923.76 = 197,440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,662.52/472,923.76 = 197,440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,662.52x = 472,923.76 × 197,440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,662.52x = 93,374,294,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,374,294,177.80/342,662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,496.37

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