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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,197.83, 527,363.62 and 185,635.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,197.83, 527,363.62 and 185,635.91 is: 277,962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,197.83 : 527,363.62 = 185,635.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,197.83/527,363.62 = 185,635.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,197.83x = 527,363.62 × 185,635.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,197.83x = 97,897,622,398.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,897,622,398.69/352,197.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,962.03

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