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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,519, 478,196.22 and 195,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,519, 478,196.22 and 195,625.72 is: 269,963.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,519 : 478,196.22 = 195,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,519/478,196.22 = 195,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,519x = 478,196.22 × 195,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,519x = 93,547,479,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,547,479,838.78/346,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,963.49

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