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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,689.59, 479,771.96 and 194,706.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,689.59, 479,771.96 and 194,706.51 is: 268,672.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,689.59 : 479,771.96 = 194,706.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,689.59/479,771.96 = 194,706.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,689.59x = 479,771.96 × 194,706.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,689.59x = 93,414,722,953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,414,722,953.93/347,689.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,672.76

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