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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,265.52, 494,406.36 and 197,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,265.52, 494,406.36 and 197,117.04 is: 272,021.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,265.52 : 494,406.36 = 197,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,265.52/494,406.36 = 197,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,265.52x = 494,406.36 × 197,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,265.52x = 97,455,918,240.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,455,918,240.37/358,265.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,021.48

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