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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,042.54, 480,298.68 and 197,139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,042.54, 480,298.68 and 197,139.54 is: 272,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,042.54 : 480,298.68 = 197,139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,042.54/480,298.68 = 197,139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,042.54x = 480,298.68 × 197,139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,042.54x = 94,685,860,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,685,860,837.81/348,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,052.55

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