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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,697.72, 459,156.66 and 196,775.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,697.72, 459,156.66 and 196,775.66 is: 271,570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,697.72 : 459,156.66 = 196,775.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,697.72/459,156.66 = 196,775.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,697.72x = 459,156.66 × 196,775.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,697.72x = 90,350,854,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,350,854,814.90/332,697.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,570.41

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