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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,806.13, 459,304.76 and 196,883.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,806.13, 459,304.76 and 196,883.83 is: 271,718.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,806.13 : 459,304.76 = 196,883.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,806.13/459,304.76 = 196,883.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,806.13x = 459,304.76 × 196,883.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,806.13x = 90,429,680,286.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,429,680,286.03/332,806.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,718.79

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