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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,767.94, 507,991.03 and 196,656.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,767.94, 507,991.03 and 196,656.77 is: 294,891.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,767.94 : 507,991.03 = 196,656.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,767.94/507,991.03 = 196,656.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,767.94x = 507,991.03 × 196,656.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,767.94x = 99,899,875,148.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,899,875,148.77/338,767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,891.76

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