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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,693.31, 479,734.51 and 196,790.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,693.31, 479,734.51 and 196,790.31 is: 271,524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,693.31 : 479,734.51 = 196,790.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,693.31/479,734.51 = 196,790.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,693.31x = 479,734.51 × 196,790.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,693.31x = 94,407,102,940.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,407,102,940.60/347,693.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,524.07

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