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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,161.79, 479,060.67 and 194,173.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,161.79, 479,060.67 and 194,173.48 is: 267,946.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,161.79 : 479,060.67 = 194,173.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,161.79/479,060.67 = 194,173.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,161.79x = 479,060.67 × 194,173.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,161.79x = 93,020,875,029.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,020,875,029.73/347,161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,946.75

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