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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,821, 478,651.88 and 195,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,821, 478,651.88 and 195,927.72 is: 270,402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,821 : 478,651.88 = 195,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,821/478,651.88 = 195,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,821x = 478,651.88 × 195,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,821x = 93,781,171,522.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,781,171,522.11/346,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,402.23

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