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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,563.70, 520,075.95 and 196,803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,563.70, 520,075.95 and 196,803.70 is: 295,336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,563.70 : 520,075.95 = 196,803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,563.70/520,075.95 = 196,803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,563.70x = 520,075.95 × 196,803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,563.70x = 102,352,871,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,352,871,241.02/346,563.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,336.39

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