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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,366.80, 348,083.48 and 196,674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,366.80, 348,083.48 and 196,674.96 is: 294,617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,366.80 : 348,083.48 = 196,674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,366.80/348,083.48 = 196,674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,366.80x = 348,083.48 × 196,674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,366.80x = 68,459,304,505.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,459,304,505.66/232,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,617.41

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