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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,935.64, 520,048.94 and 196,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,935.64, 520,048.94 and 196,858.88 is: 295,087.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,935.64 : 520,048.94 = 196,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,935.64/520,048.94 = 196,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,935.64x = 520,048.94 × 196,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,935.64x = 102,376,251,873.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,376,251,873.59/346,935.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,087.16

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