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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,946.72, 481,508.22 and 195,953.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,946.72, 481,508.22 and 195,953.92 is: 270,394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,946.72 : 481,508.22 = 195,953.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,946.72/481,508.22 = 195,953.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,946.72x = 481,508.22 × 195,953.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,946.72x = 94,353,423,221.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,353,423,221.22/348,946.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,394.93

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