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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,826.02, 480,007.60 and 194,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,826.02, 480,007.60 and 194,875.52 is: 268,932.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,826.02 : 480,007.60 = 194,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,826.02/480,007.60 = 194,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,826.02x = 480,007.60 × 194,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,826.02x = 93,541,730,653.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,541,730,653.95/347,826.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,932.53

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