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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,306.68, 494,452.44 and 197,162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,306.68, 494,452.44 and 197,162.04 is: 272,077.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,306.68 : 494,452.44 = 197,162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,306.68/494,452.44 = 197,162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,306.68x = 494,452.44 × 197,162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,306.68x = 97,487,251,753.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,487,251,753.38/358,306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,077.68

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