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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,166, 480,488.52 and 197,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,166, 480,488.52 and 197,311.60 is: 272,301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,166 : 480,488.52 = 197,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,166/480,488.52 = 197,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,166x = 480,488.52 × 197,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,166x = 94,805,958,662.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,805,958,662.83/348,166
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,301.02

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