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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,359.66, 479,364.92 and 194,396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,359.66, 479,364.92 and 194,396.64 is: 268,272.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,359.66 : 479,364.92 = 194,396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,359.66/479,364.92 = 194,396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,359.66x = 479,364.92 × 194,396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,359.66x = 93,186,929,781.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,186,929,781.87/347,359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,272.17

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