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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,962.22, 481,541.04 and 195,951.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,962.22, 481,541.04 and 195,951.48 is: 270,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,962.22 : 481,541.04 = 195,951.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,962.22/481,541.04 = 195,951.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,962.22x = 481,541.04 × 195,951.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,962.22x = 94,358,679,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,358,679,468.74/348,962.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,397.98

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