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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,223.18, 458,413.92 and 196,238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,223.18, 458,413.92 and 196,238.26 is: 270,776.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,223.18 : 458,413.92 = 196,238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,223.18/458,413.92 = 196,238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,223.18x = 458,413.92 × 196,238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,223.18x = 89,958,350,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,958,350,020.58/332,223.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,776.86

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