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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,753.13, 325,286.18 and 197,666.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,753.13, 325,286.18 and 197,666.53 is: 272,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,753.13 : 325,286.18 = 197,666.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,753.13/325,286.18 = 197,666.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,753.13x = 325,286.18 × 197,666.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,753.13x = 64,298,189,397.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,298,189,397.26/235,753.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,735.25

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