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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,177.84, 481,829.51 and 196,191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,177.84, 481,829.51 and 196,191.72 is: 270,724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,177.84 : 481,829.51 = 196,191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,177.84/481,829.51 = 196,191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,177.84x = 481,829.51 × 196,191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,177.84x = 94,530,960,804.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,530,960,804.14/349,177.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,724.40

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