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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,802.24, 479,966.40 and 196,913.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,802.24, 479,966.40 and 196,913.28 is: 271,739.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,802.24 : 479,966.40 = 196,913.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,802.24/479,966.40 = 196,913.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,802.24x = 479,966.40 × 196,913.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,802.24x = 94,511,758,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,511,758,113.79/347,802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,739.94

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