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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,657.80, 520,062.30 and 196,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,657.80, 520,062.30 and 196,969.80 is: 295,497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,657.80 : 520,062.30 = 196,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,657.80/520,062.30 = 196,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,657.80x = 520,062.30 × 196,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,657.80x = 102,436,567,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,436,567,218.54/346,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,497.66

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