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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,766.68, 459,312.22 and 196,847.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,766.68, 459,312.22 and 196,847.88 is: 271,705.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,766.68 : 459,312.22 = 196,847.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,766.68/459,312.22 = 196,847.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,766.68x = 459,312.22 × 196,847.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,766.68x = 90,414,635,715.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,414,635,715.49/332,766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,705.80

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