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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516,154.53, 774,055.31 and 196,229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516,154.53, 774,055.31 and 196,229.23 is: 294,276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516,154.53 : 774,055.31 = 196,229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516,154.53/774,055.31 = 196,229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516,154.53x = 774,055.31 × 196,229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516,154.53x = 151,892,280,552.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,892,280,552.17/516,154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,276.76

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