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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,583.44, 481,005.63 and 195,601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,583.44, 481,005.63 and 195,601.62 is: 269,908.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,583.44 : 481,005.63 = 195,601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,583.44/481,005.63 = 195,601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,583.44x = 481,005.63 × 195,601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,583.44x = 94,085,480,457.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,085,480,457.12/348,583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,908.06

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