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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,148.78, 458,207.44 and 196,091.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,148.78, 458,207.44 and 196,091.58 is: 270,513.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,148.78 : 458,207.44 = 196,091.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,148.78/458,207.44 = 196,091.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,148.78x = 458,207.44 × 196,091.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,148.78x = 89,850,620,877.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,850,620,877.36/332,148.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,513.18

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