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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,848.30, 481,377.75 and 195,856.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,848.30, 481,377.75 and 195,856.61 is: 270,263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,848.30 : 481,377.75 = 195,856.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,848.30/481,377.75 = 195,856.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,848.30x = 481,377.75 × 195,856.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,848.30x = 94,281,014,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,281,014,846.15/348,848.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,263.65

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