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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,005.09, 480,286.87 and 195,084.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,005.09, 480,286.87 and 195,084.59 is: 269,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,005.09 : 480,286.87 = 195,084.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,005.09/480,286.87 = 195,084.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,005.09x = 480,286.87 × 195,084.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,005.09x = 93,696,564,227.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,696,564,227.19/348,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,239.06

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