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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,601.24, 479,699.82 and 196,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,601.24, 479,699.82 and 196,695 is: 271,444.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,601.24 : 479,699.82 = 196,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,601.24/479,699.82 = 196,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,601.24x = 479,699.82 × 196,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,601.24x = 94,354,556,094.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,354,556,094.90/347,601.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,444.82

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