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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,267.58, 483,341.85 and 197,299.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,267.58, 483,341.85 and 197,299.08 is: 272,257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,267.58 : 483,341.85 = 197,299.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,267.58/483,341.85 = 197,299.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,267.58x = 483,341.85 × 197,299.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,267.58x = 95,362,902,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,362,902,330.50/350,267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,257.29

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