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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,674.80, 520,012.20 and 196,857.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,674.80, 520,012.20 and 196,857.20 is: 295,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,674.80 : 520,012.20 = 196,857.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,674.80/520,012.20 = 196,857.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,674.80x = 520,012.20 × 196,857.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,674.80x = 102,368,145,657.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,368,145,657.84/346,674.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,285.80

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