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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,275.24, 481,997.88 and 196,317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,275.24, 481,997.88 and 196,317.36 is: 270,916.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,275.24 : 481,997.88 = 196,317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,275.24/481,997.88 = 196,317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,275.24x = 481,997.88 × 196,317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,275.24x = 94,624,551,327.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,624,551,327.20/349,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,916.86

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