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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,247.06, 494,381.77 and 197,112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,247.06, 494,381.77 and 197,112.49 is: 272,015.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,247.06 : 494,381.77 = 197,112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,247.06/494,381.77 = 197,112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,247.06x = 494,381.77 × 197,112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,247.06x = 97,448,820,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,448,820,936.73/358,247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,015.69

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