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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,494.80, 519,742.20 and 196,677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,494.80, 519,742.20 and 196,677.20 is: 295,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,494.80 : 519,742.20 = 196,677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,494.80/519,742.20 = 196,677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,494.80x = 519,742.20 × 196,677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,494.80x = 102,221,440,617.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,221,440,617.84/346,494.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,015.80

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