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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,976.56, 473,222.16 and 197,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,976.56, 473,222.16 and 197,826.72 is: 272,951.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,976.56 : 473,222.16 = 197,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,976.56/473,222.16 = 197,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,976.56x = 473,222.16 × 197,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,976.56x = 93,615,987,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,615,987,744.12/342,976.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,951.56

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