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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,431.68, 479,451.15 and 196,528.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,431.68, 479,451.15 and 196,528.68 is: 271,206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,431.68 : 479,451.15 = 196,528.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,431.68/479,451.15 = 196,528.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,431.68x = 479,451.15 × 196,528.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,431.68x = 94,225,901,633.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,225,901,633.98/347,431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,206.99

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