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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,928.86, 481,533.46 and 195,994.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,928.86, 481,533.46 and 195,994.02 is: 270,478.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,928.86 : 481,533.46 = 195,994.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,928.86/481,533.46 = 195,994.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,928.86x = 481,533.46 × 195,994.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,928.86x = 94,377,678,589.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,377,678,589.91/348,928.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,478.28

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