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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,601.38, 481,069.91 and 197,698.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,601.38, 481,069.91 and 197,698.38 is: 272,823.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,601.38 : 481,069.91 = 197,698.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,601.38/481,069.91 = 197,698.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,601.38x = 481,069.91 × 197,698.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,601.38x = 95,106,741,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,106,741,873.75/348,601.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,823.77

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