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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,246.52, 494,380.14 and 197,098.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,246.52, 494,380.14 and 197,098.12 is: 271,995.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,246.52 : 494,380.14 = 197,098.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,246.52/494,380.14 = 197,098.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,246.52x = 494,380.14 × 197,098.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,246.52x = 97,441,396,159.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,441,396,159.34/358,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,995.37

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