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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,764.27, 473,011.40 and 197,516.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,764.27, 473,011.40 and 197,516.69 is: 272,571.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,764.27 : 473,011.40 = 197,516.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,764.27/473,011.40 = 197,516.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,764.27x = 473,011.40 × 197,516.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,764.27x = 93,427,646,060.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,427,646,060.27/342,764.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,571.13

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