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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,336.12, 483,436.32 and 197,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,336.12, 483,436.32 and 197,366 is: 272,349.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,336.12 : 483,436.32 = 197,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,336.12/483,436.32 = 197,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,336.12x = 483,436.32 × 197,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,336.12x = 95,413,892,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,413,892,733.12/350,336.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,349.57

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