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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,886.20, 523,559.70 and 199,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,886.20, 523,559.70 and 199,126.20 is: 298,820.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,886.20 : 523,559.70 = 199,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,886.20/523,559.70 = 199,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,886.20x = 523,559.70 × 199,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,886.20x = 104,254,453,534.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,254,453,534.14/348,886.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,820.80

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