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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,854.72, 495,217.14 and 197,706

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,854.72, 495,217.14 and 197,706 is: 272,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,854.72 : 495,217.14 = 197,706 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,854.72/495,217.14 = 197,706/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,854.72x = 495,217.14 × 197,706
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,854.72x = 97,907,399,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,907,399,880.84/358,854.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,832.97

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