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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,268.24, 532,887.72 and 197,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,268.24, 532,887.72 and 197,396 is: 296,085.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,268.24 : 532,887.72 = 197,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,268.24/532,887.72 = 197,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,268.24x = 532,887.72 × 197,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,268.24x = 105,189,904,377.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,189,904,377.12/355,268.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,085.87

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