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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,971.23, 495,383.67 and 197,832.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,971.23, 495,383.67 and 197,832.17 is: 273,010.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,971.23 : 495,383.67 = 197,832.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,971.23/495,383.67 = 197,832.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,971.23x = 495,383.67 × 197,832.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,971.23x = 98,002,823,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,002,823,941.75/358,971.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,010.25

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