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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,573.42, 481,040.90 and 195,620.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,573.42, 481,040.90 and 195,620.99 is: 269,962.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,573.42 : 481,040.90 = 195,620.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,573.42/481,040.90 = 195,620.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,573.42x = 481,040.90 × 195,620.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,573.42x = 94,101,693,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,101,693,705.18/348,573.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,962.33

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