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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,979.62, 484,351.98 and 198,050.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,979.62, 484,351.98 and 198,050.23 is: 273,309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,979.62 : 484,351.98 = 198,050.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,979.62/484,351.98 = 198,050.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,979.62x = 484,351.98 × 198,050.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,979.62x = 95,926,021,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,926,021,039.96/350,979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,309.38

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