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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,573.38, 481,031.26 and 197,670.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,573.38, 481,031.26 and 197,670.38 is: 272,785.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,573.38 : 481,031.26 = 197,670.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,573.38/481,031.26 = 197,670.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,573.38x = 481,031.26 × 197,670.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,573.38x = 95,085,629,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,085,629,056.75/348,573.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,785.12

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