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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,736.56, 481,256.76 and 195,753.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,736.56, 481,256.76 and 195,753.36 is: 270,139.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,736.56 : 481,256.76 = 195,753.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,736.56/481,256.76 = 195,753.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,736.56x = 481,256.76 × 195,753.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,736.56x = 94,207,627,792.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,207,627,792.71/348,736.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,139.81

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