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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,876.24, 481,323.24 and 197,885.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,876.24, 481,323.24 and 197,885.76 is: 273,010.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,876.24 : 481,323.24 = 197,885.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,876.24/481,323.24 = 197,885.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,876.24x = 481,323.24 × 197,885.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,876.24x = 95,247,015,153.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,247,015,153.06/348,876.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,010.90

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