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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,927.62, 520,036.95 and 196,850.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,927.62, 520,036.95 and 196,850.88 is: 295,075.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,927.62 : 520,036.95 = 196,850.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,927.62/520,036.95 = 196,850.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,927.62x = 520,036.95 × 196,850.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,927.62x = 102,369,731,240.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,369,731,240.02/346,927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,075.18

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