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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,817.74, 481,374.53 and 195,864.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,817.74, 481,374.53 and 195,864.45 is: 270,296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,817.74 : 481,374.53 = 195,864.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,817.74/481,374.53 = 195,864.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,817.74x = 481,374.53 × 195,864.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,817.74x = 94,284,157,562.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,284,157,562.46/348,817.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,296.34

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