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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,316.10, 519,498.45 and 196,628.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,316.10, 519,498.45 and 196,628.10 is: 294,955.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,316.10 : 519,498.45 = 196,628.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,316.10/519,498.45 = 196,628.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,316.10x = 519,498.45 × 196,628.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,316.10x = 102,147,993,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,147,993,176.45/346,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,955.95

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