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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,542.68, 478,228.90 and 195,639.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,542.68, 478,228.90 and 195,639.68 is: 269,982.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,542.68 : 478,228.90 = 195,639.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,542.68/478,228.90 = 195,639.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,542.68x = 478,228.90 × 195,639.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,542.68x = 93,560,548,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,560,548,415.91/346,542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,982.76

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