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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,554.15, 480,958.69 and 195,586.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,554.15, 480,958.69 and 195,586.46 is: 269,883.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,554.15 : 480,958.69 = 195,586.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,554.15/480,958.69 = 195,586.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,554.15x = 480,958.69 × 195,586.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,554.15x = 94,069,007,583.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,069,007,583.34/348,554.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,883.48

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