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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,928.52, 481,546.92 and 195,975.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,928.52, 481,546.92 and 195,975.78 is: 270,460.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,928.52 : 481,546.92 = 195,975.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,928.52/481,546.92 = 195,975.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,928.52x = 481,546.92 × 195,975.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,928.52x = 94,371,533,141.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,371,533,141.60/348,928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,460.93

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