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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,568.70, 520,083.45 and 196,808.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,568.70, 520,083.45 and 196,808.70 is: 295,343.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,568.70 : 520,083.45 = 196,808.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,568.70/520,083.45 = 196,808.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,568.70x = 520,083.45 × 196,808.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,568.70x = 102,356,947,686.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,356,947,686.02/346,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,343.89

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