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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,835.04, 479,998.66 and 196,932.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,835.04, 479,998.66 and 196,932.04 is: 271,758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,835.04 : 479,998.66 = 196,932.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,835.04/479,998.66 = 196,932.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,835.04x = 479,998.66 × 196,932.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,835.04x = 94,527,115,311.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,527,115,311.07/347,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,758.46

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