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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,926.55, 481,623.06 and 203,771.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,926.55, 481,623.06 and 203,771.49 is: 281,265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,926.55 : 481,623.06 = 203,771.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,926.55/481,623.06 = 203,771.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,926.55x = 481,623.06 × 203,771.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,926.55x = 98,141,048,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,141,048,554.56/348,926.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,265.64

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