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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,316.13, 483,437.74 and 197,356.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,316.13, 483,437.74 and 197,356.16 is: 272,352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,316.13 : 483,437.74 = 197,356.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,316.13/483,437.74 = 197,356.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,316.13x = 483,437.74 × 197,356.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,316.13x = 95,409,412,561.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,409,412,561.51/350,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,352.33

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