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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,688.60, 479,770.56 and 194,705.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,688.60, 479,770.56 and 194,705.52 is: 268,671.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,688.60 : 479,770.56 = 194,705.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,688.60/479,770.56 = 194,705.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,688.60x = 479,770.56 × 194,705.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,688.60x = 93,413,976,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,413,976,365.49/347,688.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,671.38

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