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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,748.93, 495,067.61 and 197,619.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,748.93, 495,067.61 and 197,619.01 is: 272,710.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,748.93 : 495,067.61 = 197,619.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,748.93/495,067.61 = 197,619.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,748.93x = 495,067.61 × 197,619.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,748.93x = 97,834,770,227.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,834,770,227.64/358,748.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,710.97

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