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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,946.22, 481,507.53 and 195,953.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,946.22, 481,507.53 and 195,953.42 is: 270,394.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,946.22 : 481,507.53 = 195,953.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,946.22/481,507.53 = 195,953.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,946.22x = 481,507.53 × 195,953.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,946.22x = 94,353,047,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,353,047,259.25/348,946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,394.24

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