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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,848, 492,450.24 and 197,872

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,848, 492,450.24 and 197,872 is: 273,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,848 : 492,450.24 = 197,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,848/492,450.24 = 197,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,848x = 492,450.24 × 197,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,848x = 97,442,113,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,442,113,889.28/356,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,063.36

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