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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,896.78, 481,489.18 and 195,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,896.78, 481,489.18 and 195,961.88 is: 270,433.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,896.78 : 481,489.18 = 195,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,896.78/481,489.18 = 195,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,896.78x = 481,489.18 × 195,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,896.78x = 94,353,524,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,353,524,912.46/348,896.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,433.92

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