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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,919.49, 481,095.21 and 276,174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,919.49, 481,095.21 and 276,174.96 is: 381,888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,919.49 : 481,095.21 = 276,174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,919.49/481,095.21 = 276,174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,919.49x = 481,095.21 × 276,174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,919.49x = 132,866,450,377.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,866,450,377.94/347,919.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,888.49

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