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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,951.62, 520,072.92 and 196,874.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,951.62, 520,072.92 and 196,874.96 is: 295,111.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,951.62 : 520,072.92 = 196,874.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,951.62/520,072.92 = 196,874.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,951.62x = 520,072.92 × 196,874.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,951.62x = 102,389,332,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,389,332,721.72/346,951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,111.27

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