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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,117.57, 458,309.04 and 196,195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,117.57, 458,309.04 and 196,195.17 is: 270,741.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,117.57 : 458,309.04 = 196,195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,117.57/458,309.04 = 196,195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,117.57x = 458,309.04 × 196,195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,117.57x = 89,918,017,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,918,017,723.79/332,117.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,741.53

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