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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,872.96, 325,452 and 197,786.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,872.96, 325,452 and 197,786.56 is: 272,901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,872.96 : 325,452 = 197,786.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,872.96/325,452 = 197,786.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,872.96x = 325,452 × 197,786.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,872.96x = 64,370,031,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,370,031,525.12/235,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,901.28

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