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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,984.64, 481,599.03 and 196,023.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,984.64, 481,599.03 and 196,023.16 is: 270,512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,984.64 : 481,599.03 = 196,023.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,984.64/481,599.03 = 196,023.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,984.64x = 481,599.03 × 196,023.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,984.64x = 94,404,563,713.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,404,563,713.53/348,984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,512.09

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