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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,727.16, 498,877.95 and 197,755.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,727.16, 498,877.95 and 197,755.23 is: 296,506.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,727.16 : 498,877.95 = 197,755.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,727.16/498,877.95 = 197,755.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,727.16x = 498,877.95 × 197,755.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,727.16x = 98,655,723,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,655,723,744.18/332,727.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,506.37

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