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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,536.46, 479,560.83 and 194,553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,536.46, 479,560.83 and 194,553.38 is: 268,461.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,536.46 : 479,560.83 = 194,553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,536.46/479,560.83 = 194,553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,536.46x = 479,560.83 × 194,553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,536.46x = 93,300,180,392.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,300,180,392.11/347,536.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,461.56

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