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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,763.27, 473,010.02 and 197,515.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,763.27, 473,010.02 and 197,515.69 is: 272,569.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,763.27 : 473,010.02 = 197,515.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,763.27/473,010.02 = 197,515.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,763.27x = 473,010.02 × 197,515.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,763.27x = 93,426,899,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,426,899,788.48/342,763.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,569.75

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