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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,547, 481,095.84 and 226,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,547, 481,095.84 and 226,036.12 is: 311,995.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,547 : 481,095.84 = 226,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,547/481,095.84 = 226,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,547x = 481,095.84 × 226,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,547x = 108,745,037,021.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,745,037,021.74/348,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,995.33

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