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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,766.93, 459,312.37 and 196,848.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,766.93, 459,312.37 and 196,848.07 is: 271,705.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,766.93 : 459,312.37 = 196,848.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,766.93/459,312.37 = 196,848.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,766.93x = 459,312.37 × 196,848.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,766.93x = 90,414,755,612.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,414,755,612.13/332,766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,705.95

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