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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,165.98, 480,554.52 and 212,274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,165.98, 480,554.52 and 212,274.86 is: 292,991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,165.98 : 480,554.52 = 212,274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,165.98/480,554.52 = 212,274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,165.98x = 480,554.52 × 212,274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,165.98x = 102,009,644,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,009,644,153.73/348,165.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,991.42

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