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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,059.40, 481,673.58 and 196,089.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,059.40, 481,673.58 and 196,089.28 is: 270,587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,059.40 : 481,673.58 = 196,089.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,059.40/481,673.58 = 196,089.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,059.40x = 481,673.58 × 196,089.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,059.40x = 94,451,025,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,451,025,497.22/349,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,587.26

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