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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,827.88, 480,014.34 and 194,872.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,827.88, 480,014.34 and 194,872.52 is: 268,930.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,827.88 : 480,014.34 = 194,872.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,827.88/480,014.34 = 194,872.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,827.88x = 480,014.34 × 194,872.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,827.88x = 93,541,604,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,541,604,071.94/347,827.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,930.73

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