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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,909.09, 495,316.61 and 197,764.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,909.09, 495,316.61 and 197,764.10 is: 272,926.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,909.09 : 495,316.61 = 197,764.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,909.09/495,316.61 = 197,764.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,909.09x = 495,316.61 × 197,764.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,909.09x = 97,955,843,591.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,955,843,591.70/358,909.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,926.62

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