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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,162.54, 479,061.70 and 194,174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,162.54, 479,061.70 and 194,174.23 is: 267,947.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,162.54 : 479,061.70 = 194,174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,162.54/479,061.70 = 194,174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,162.54x = 479,061.70 × 194,174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,162.54x = 93,021,436,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,021,436,719.99/347,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,947.79

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