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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,838.11, 481,399.88 and 197,923.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,838.11, 481,399.88 and 197,923.23 is: 273,135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,838.11 : 481,399.88 = 197,923.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,838.11/481,399.88 = 197,923.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,838.11x = 481,399.88 × 197,923.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,838.11x = 95,280,218,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,280,218,181.60/348,838.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,135.92

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