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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,852.12, 481,420.97 and 195,923.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,852.12, 481,420.97 and 195,923.41 is: 270,377.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,852.12 : 481,420.97 = 195,923.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,852.12/481,420.97 = 195,923.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,852.12x = 481,420.97 × 195,923.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,852.12x = 94,321,636,639.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,321,636,639.45/348,852.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,377.14

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