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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,414.08, 494,607.63 and 197,265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,414.08, 494,607.63 and 197,265.66 is: 272,224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,414.08 : 494,607.63 = 197,265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,414.08/494,607.63 = 197,265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,414.08x = 494,607.63 × 197,265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,414.08x = 97,569,100,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,569,100,572.99/358,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,224.52

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