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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,222.76, 477,809.70 and 195,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,222.76, 477,809.70 and 195,316.52 is: 269,549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,222.76 : 477,809.70 = 195,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,222.76/477,809.70 = 195,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,222.76x = 477,809.70 × 195,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,222.76x = 93,324,127,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,324,127,826.24/346,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,549.37

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