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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,049.28, 477,538.56 and 195,160.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,049.28, 477,538.56 and 195,160.32 is: 269,315.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,049.28 : 477,538.56 = 195,160.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,049.28/477,538.56 = 195,160.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,049.28x = 477,538.56 × 195,160.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,049.28x = 93,196,578,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,196,578,181.94/346,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,315.91

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