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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,566.80, 519,850.20 and 196,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,566.80, 519,850.20 and 196,749.20 is: 295,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,566.80 : 519,850.20 = 196,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,566.80/519,850.20 = 196,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,566.80x = 519,850.20 × 196,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,566.80x = 102,280,110,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,280,110,969.84/346,566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,123.80

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