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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,220.18, 458,409.78 and 196,235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,220.18, 458,409.78 and 196,235.26 is: 270,772.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,220.18 : 458,409.78 = 196,235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,220.18/458,409.78 = 196,235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,220.18x = 458,409.78 × 196,235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,220.18x = 89,956,161,218.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,956,161,218.82/332,220.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,772.72

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