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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,983.64, 481,597.65 and 196,022.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,983.64, 481,597.65 and 196,022.16 is: 270,510.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,983.64 : 481,597.65 = 196,022.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,983.64/481,597.65 = 196,022.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,983.64x = 481,597.65 × 196,022.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,983.64x = 94,403,811,603.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,403,811,603.92/348,983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,510.71

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