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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,777.26, 459,326.82 and 196,858.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,777.26, 459,326.82 and 196,858.45 is: 271,720.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,777.26 : 459,326.82 = 196,858.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,777.26/459,326.82 = 196,858.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,777.26x = 459,326.82 × 196,858.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,777.26x = 90,422,365,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,422,365,828.63/332,777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,720.39

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