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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,359, 479,355.42 and 196,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,359, 479,355.42 and 196,452.76 is: 271,104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,359 : 479,355.42 = 196,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,359/479,355.42 = 196,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,359x = 479,355.42 × 196,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,359x = 94,170,695,279.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,170,695,279.96/347,359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,104.81

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