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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,886.82, 480,077.60 and 194,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,886.82, 480,077.60 and 194,924.40 is: 268,992.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,886.82 : 480,077.60 = 194,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,886.82/480,077.60 = 194,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,886.82x = 480,077.60 × 194,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,886.82x = 93,578,838,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,578,838,133.44/347,886.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,992.19

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