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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,228.80, 479,173.44 and 196,326.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,228.80, 479,173.44 and 196,326.40 is: 270,929.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,228.80 : 479,173.44 = 196,326.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,228.80/479,173.44 = 196,326.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,228.80x = 479,173.44 × 196,326.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,228.80x = 94,074,396,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,074,396,450.82/347,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,929.13

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