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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,991.22, 478,859.49 and 196,097.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,991.22, 478,859.49 and 196,097.94 is: 270,621.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,991.22 : 478,859.49 = 196,097.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,991.22/478,859.49 = 196,097.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,991.22x = 478,859.49 × 196,097.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,991.22x = 93,903,359,538.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,903,359,538.45/346,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,621.72

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