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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,346.51, 458,612.28 and 196,354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,346.51, 458,612.28 and 196,354.67 is: 270,954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,346.51 : 458,612.28 = 196,354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,346.51/458,612.28 = 196,354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,346.51x = 458,612.28 × 196,354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,346.51x = 90,050,660,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,050,660,604.29/332,346.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,954.13

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