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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,012.23, 521,344.98 and 195,746.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,012.23, 521,344.98 and 195,746.73 is: 293,241.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,012.23 : 521,344.98 = 195,746.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,012.23/521,344.98 = 195,746.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,012.23x = 521,344.98 × 195,746.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,012.23x = 102,051,576,014.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,051,576,014.44/348,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,241.35

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