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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,023.36, 481,599.78 and 196,032.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,023.36, 481,599.78 and 196,032.25 is: 270,495.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,023.36 : 481,599.78 = 196,032.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,023.36/481,599.78 = 196,032.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,023.36x = 481,599.78 × 196,032.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,023.36x = 94,409,088,339.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,409,088,339.78/349,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,495.05

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