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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,341.39, 480,672.68 and 195,348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,341.39, 480,672.68 and 195,348.09 is: 269,558.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,341.39 : 480,672.68 = 195,348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,341.39/480,672.68 = 195,348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,341.39x = 480,672.68 × 195,348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,341.39x = 93,898,488,976.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,898,488,976.44/348,341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,558.81

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