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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,927.35, 481,483.71 and 195,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,927.35, 481,483.71 and 195,982.20 is: 270,435.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,927.35 : 481,483.71 = 195,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,927.35/481,483.71 = 195,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,927.35x = 481,483.71 × 195,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,927.35x = 94,362,236,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,362,236,749.96/348,927.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,435.20

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