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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,774.93, 459,323.47 and 196,856.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,774.93, 459,323.47 and 196,856.15 is: 271,717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,774.93 : 459,323.47 = 196,856.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,774.93/459,323.47 = 196,856.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,774.93x = 459,323.47 × 196,856.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,774.93x = 90,420,649,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,420,649,908.84/332,774.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,717.13

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