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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,979.64, 520,114.92 and 196,903

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,979.64, 520,114.92 and 196,903 is: 295,153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,979.64 : 520,114.92 = 196,903 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,979.64/520,114.92 = 196,903/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,979.64x = 520,114.92 × 196,903
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,979.64x = 102,412,188,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,412,188,092.76/346,979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,153.31

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