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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,257, 477,834.66 and 195,350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,257, 477,834.66 and 195,350.76 is: 269,584.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,257 : 477,834.66 = 195,350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,257/477,834.66 = 195,350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,257x = 477,834.66 × 195,350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,257x = 93,345,363,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,345,363,985.34/346,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,584.05

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