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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,008.14, 480,284.94 and 195,072.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,008.14, 480,284.94 and 195,072.31 is: 269,218.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,008.14 : 480,284.94 = 195,072.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,008.14/480,284.94 = 195,072.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,008.14x = 480,284.94 × 195,072.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,008.14x = 93,690,292,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,690,292,704.01/348,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,218.68

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