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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,822.63, 481,358.37 and 195,841.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,822.63, 481,358.37 and 195,841.98 is: 270,252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,822.63 : 481,358.37 = 195,841.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,822.63/481,358.37 = 195,841.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,822.63x = 481,358.37 × 195,841.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,822.63x = 94,270,176,270.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,270,176,270.37/348,822.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,252.47

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