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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,973.92, 481,588.34 and 196,045.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,973.92, 481,588.34 and 196,045.52 is: 270,545.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,973.92 : 481,588.34 = 196,045.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,973.92/481,588.34 = 196,045.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,973.92x = 481,588.34 × 196,045.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,973.92x = 94,413,233,153.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,413,233,153.07/348,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,545.24

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