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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,775, 478,588.44 and 195,881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,775, 478,588.44 and 195,881.72 is: 270,338.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,775 : 478,588.44 = 195,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,775/478,588.44 = 195,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,775x = 478,588.44 × 195,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,775x = 93,746,726,799.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,746,726,799.32/346,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,338.77

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