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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,008.02, 480,284.76 and 195,072.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,008.02, 480,284.76 and 195,072.18 is: 269,218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,008.02 : 480,284.76 = 195,072.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,008.02/480,284.76 = 195,072.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,008.02x = 480,284.76 × 195,072.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,008.02x = 93,690,195,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,690,195,153.98/348,008.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,218.49

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