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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,575.24, 479,663.94 and 196,669

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,575.24, 479,663.94 and 196,669 is: 271,408.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,575.24 : 479,663.94 = 196,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,575.24/479,663.94 = 196,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,575.24x = 479,663.94 × 196,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,575.24x = 94,335,027,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,335,027,415.86/347,575.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,408.94

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