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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,982.32, 481,570.57 and 196,012.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,982.32, 481,570.57 and 196,012.61 is: 270,483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,982.32 : 481,570.57 = 196,012.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,982.32/481,570.57 = 196,012.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,982.32x = 481,570.57 × 196,012.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,982.32x = 94,393,902,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,393,902,865.37/348,982.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,483.34

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