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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,682, 461,814.68 and 196,867.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,682, 461,814.68 and 196,867.17 is: 271,649.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,682 : 461,814.68 = 196,867.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,682/461,814.68 = 196,867.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,682x = 461,814.68 × 196,867.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,682x = 90,916,149,116.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,916,149,116.06/334,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,649.35

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