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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,258, 477,836.04 and 195,351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,258, 477,836.04 and 195,351.76 is: 269,585.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,258 : 477,836.04 = 195,351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,258/477,836.04 = 195,351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,258x = 477,836.04 × 195,351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,258x = 93,346,111,405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,346,111,405.43/346,258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,585.43

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