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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,436.68, 479,458.05 and 196,533.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,436.68, 479,458.05 and 196,533.68 is: 271,213.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,436.68 : 479,458.05 = 196,533.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,436.68/479,458.05 = 196,533.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,436.68x = 479,458.05 × 196,533.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,436.68x = 94,229,654,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,229,654,972.12/347,436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,213.89

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