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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,357, 480,738.24 and 195,429.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,357, 480,738.24 and 195,429.24 is: 269,695.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,357 : 480,738.24 = 195,429.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,357/480,738.24 = 195,429.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,357x = 480,738.24 × 195,429.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,357x = 93,950,308,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,950,308,882.14/348,357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,695.48

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