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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,335.73, 535,499.67 and 197,483.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,335.73, 535,499.67 and 197,483.65 is: 295,946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,335.73 : 535,499.67 = 197,483.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,335.73/535,499.67 = 197,483.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,335.73x = 535,499.67 × 197,483.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,335.73x = 105,752,429,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,752,429,405.40/357,335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295,946.98

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