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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,969.86, 481,544.39 and 195,973.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,969.86, 481,544.39 and 195,973.26 is: 270,424.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,969.86 : 481,544.39 = 195,973.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,969.86/481,544.39 = 195,973.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,969.86x = 481,544.39 × 195,973.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,969.86x = 94,369,822,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,369,822,963.15/348,969.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,424.00

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