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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,554.25, 479,632.16 and 196,651.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,554.25, 479,632.16 and 196,651.25 is: 271,382.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,554.25 : 479,632.16 = 196,651.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,554.25/479,632.16 = 196,651.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,554.25x = 479,632.16 × 196,651.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,554.25x = 94,320,263,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,320,263,804.20/347,554.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,382.85

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