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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,025.62, 485,794.74 and 196,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,025.62, 485,794.74 and 196,977.04 is: 271,827.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,025.62 : 485,794.74 = 196,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,025.62/485,794.74 = 196,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,025.62x = 485,794.74 × 196,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,025.62x = 95,690,409,932.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,690,409,932.77/352,025.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,827.97

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