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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,903.76, 478,736.52 and 195,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,903.76, 478,736.52 and 195,997.52 is: 270,481.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,903.76 : 478,736.52 = 195,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,903.76/478,736.52 = 195,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,903.76x = 478,736.52 × 195,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,903.76x = 93,831,170,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,831,170,653.43/346,903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,481.85

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