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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,222.18, 458,412.54 and 196,237.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,222.18, 458,412.54 and 196,237.26 is: 270,775.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,222.18 : 458,412.54 = 196,237.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,222.18/458,412.54 = 196,237.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,222.18x = 458,412.54 × 196,237.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,222.18x = 89,957,620,799.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,957,620,799.24/332,222.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,775.48

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