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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,116.58, 479,014.54 and 196,213.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,116.58, 479,014.54 and 196,213.58 is: 270,771.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,116.58 : 479,014.54 = 196,213.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,116.58/479,014.54 = 196,213.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,116.58x = 479,014.54 × 196,213.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,116.58x = 93,989,157,765.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,989,157,765.45/347,116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,771.16

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