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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,927.66, 495,330.72 and 197,793.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,927.66, 495,330.72 and 197,793.09 is: 272,960.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,927.66 : 495,330.72 = 197,793.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,927.66/495,330.72 = 197,793.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,927.66x = 495,330.72 × 197,793.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,927.66x = 97,972,993,495.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,972,993,495.29/358,927.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,960.28

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