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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,385.68, 480,771.90 and 197,482.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,385.68, 480,771.90 and 197,482.68 is: 272,525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,385.68 : 480,771.90 = 197,482.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,385.68/480,771.90 = 197,482.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,385.68x = 480,771.90 × 197,482.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,385.68x = 94,944,123,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,944,123,280.69/348,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,525.91

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