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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,363.12, 458,607.02 and 196,378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,363.12, 458,607.02 and 196,378.16 is: 270,969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,363.12 : 458,607.02 = 196,378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,363.12/458,607.02 = 196,378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,363.12x = 458,607.02 × 196,378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,363.12x = 90,060,399,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,060,399,475.76/332,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,969.90

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