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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,439.41, 479,444.20 and 194,451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,439.41, 479,444.20 and 194,451.84 is: 268,331.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,439.41 : 479,444.20 = 194,451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,439.41/479,444.20 = 194,451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,439.41x = 479,444.20 × 194,451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,439.41x = 93,228,806,381.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,228,806,381.20/347,439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,331.12

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