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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,847.11, 481,412.31 and 197,932.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,847.11, 481,412.31 and 197,932.23 is: 273,148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,847.11 : 481,412.31 = 197,932.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,847.11/481,412.31 = 197,932.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,847.11x = 481,412.31 × 197,932.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,847.11x = 95,287,012,067.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,287,012,067.75/348,847.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,148.35

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