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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347,941.28, 480,160.80 and 194,979.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347,941.28, 480,160.80 and 194,979.84 is: 269,073.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,941.28 : 480,160.80 = 194,979.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,941.28/480,160.80 = 194,979.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,941.28x = 480,160.80 × 194,979.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,941.28x = 93,621,675,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,621,675,958.27/347,941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,073.21

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