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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,720.68, 478,484.01 and 195,817.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,720.68, 478,484.01 and 195,817.68 is: 270,233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,720.68 : 478,484.01 = 195,817.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,720.68/478,484.01 = 195,817.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,720.68x = 478,484.01 × 195,817.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,720.68x = 93,695,628,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,695,628,755.30/346,720.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,233.75

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