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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,272.84, 477,857 and 195,383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,272.84, 477,857 and 195,383.88 is: 269,630.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,272.84 : 477,857 = 195,383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,272.84/477,857 = 195,383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,272.84x = 477,857 × 195,383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,272.84x = 93,365,554,745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,365,554,745.16/346,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,630.03

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