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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,901.41, 481,482.59 and 195,918.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,901.41, 481,482.59 and 195,918.33 is: 270,366.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,901.41 : 481,482.59 = 195,918.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,901.41/481,482.59 = 195,918.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,901.41x = 481,482.59 × 195,918.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,901.41x = 94,331,263,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,331,263,977.28/348,901.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,366.53

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