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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335,195.28, 462,542.13 and 197,352.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335,195.28, 462,542.13 and 197,352.45 is: 272,330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335,195.28 : 462,542.13 = 197,352.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335,195.28/462,542.13 = 197,352.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335,195.28x = 462,542.13 × 197,352.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335,195.28x = 91,283,822,583.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,283,822,583.72/335,195.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,330.27

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