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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,581.96, 481,003.56 and 195,600.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,581.96, 481,003.56 and 195,600.12 is: 269,905.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,581.96 : 481,003.56 = 195,600.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,581.96/481,003.56 = 195,600.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,581.96x = 481,003.56 × 195,600.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,581.96x = 94,084,354,056.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,084,354,056.43/348,581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,905.98

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