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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,983.12, 520,120.20 and 196,906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,983.12, 520,120.20 and 196,906.44 is: 295,158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,983.12 : 520,120.20 = 196,906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,983.12/520,120.20 = 196,906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,983.12x = 520,120.20 × 196,906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,983.12x = 102,415,016,954.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,415,016,954.09/346,983.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,158.50

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