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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,244.81, 479,216.40 and 194,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,244.81, 479,216.40 and 194,273.88 is: 268,108.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,244.81 : 479,216.40 = 194,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,244.81/479,216.40 = 194,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,244.81x = 479,216.40 × 194,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,244.81x = 93,099,229,387.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,099,229,387.63/347,244.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,108.34

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