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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349,358.06, 481,977.54 and 196,361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349,358.06, 481,977.54 and 196,361.16 is: 270,901.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,358.06 : 481,977.54 = 196,361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,358.06/481,977.54 = 196,361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,358.06x = 481,977.54 × 196,361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,358.06x = 94,641,669,752.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,641,669,752.05/349,358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,901.63

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