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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,804.13, 459,302 and 196,881.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,804.13, 459,302 and 196,881.83 is: 271,716.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,804.13 : 459,302 = 196,881.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,804.13/459,302 = 196,881.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,804.13x = 459,302 × 196,881.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,804.13x = 90,428,218,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,428,218,282.66/332,804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,716.03

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