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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,190.78, 462,535.92 and 197,347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,190.78, 462,535.92 and 197,347.95 is: 272,324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,190.78 : 462,535.92 = 197,347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,190.78/462,535.92 = 197,347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,190.78x = 462,535.92 × 197,347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,190.78x = 91,280,515,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,280,515,613.36/335,190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,324.06

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