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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,235.15, 479,181.92 and 196,337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,235.15, 479,181.92 and 196,337.55 is: 270,944.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,235.15 : 479,181.92 = 196,337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,235.15/479,181.92 = 196,337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,235.15x = 479,181.92 × 196,337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,235.15x = 94,081,403,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,081,403,195.41/347,235.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,944.35

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