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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,569.92, 481,026.45 and 197,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,569.92, 481,026.45 and 197,666.92 is: 272,780.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,569.92 : 481,026.45 = 197,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,569.92/481,026.45 = 197,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,569.92x = 481,026.45 × 197,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,569.92x = 95,083,016,810.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,083,016,810.03/348,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,780.33

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