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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303,546.17, 455,696.51 and 196,580.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303,546.17, 455,696.51 and 196,580.00 is: 295,114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303,546.17 : 455,696.51 = 196,580.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303,546.17/455,696.51 = 196,580.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303,546.17x = 455,696.51 × 196,580.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303,546.17x = 89,580,816,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,580,816,674.42/303,546.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,114.31

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