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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,838.95, 481,391.62 and 195,878.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,838.95, 481,391.62 and 195,878.35 is: 270,308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,838.95 : 481,391.62 = 195,878.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,838.95/481,391.62 = 195,878.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,838.95x = 481,391.62 × 195,878.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,838.95x = 94,294,194,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,294,194,536.25/348,838.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,308.68

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