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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,156.51, 477,695.73 and 195,253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,156.51, 477,695.73 and 195,253.51 is: 269,449.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,156.51 : 477,695.73 = 195,253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,156.51/477,695.73 = 195,253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,156.51x = 477,695.73 × 195,253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,156.51x = 93,271,767,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,271,767,994.51/346,156.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,449.70

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