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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,357.67, 479,362.15 and 194,394.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,357.67, 479,362.15 and 194,394.63 is: 268,269.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,357.67 : 479,362.15 = 194,394.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,357.67/479,362.15 = 194,394.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,357.67x = 479,362.15 × 194,394.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,357.67x = 93,185,429,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,185,429,825.86/347,357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,269.39

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