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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,161.83, 462,495.77 and 197,318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,161.83, 462,495.77 and 197,318.87 is: 272,283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,161.83 : 462,495.77 = 197,318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,161.83/462,495.77 = 197,318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,161.83x = 462,495.77 × 197,318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,161.83x = 91,259,140,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,259,140,403.70/335,161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,283.81

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