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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,972.36, 495,385.14 and 197,833.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,972.36, 495,385.14 and 197,833.16 is: 273,011.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,972.36 : 495,385.14 = 197,833.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,972.36/495,385.14 = 197,833.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,972.36x = 495,385.14 × 197,833.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,972.36x = 98,003,607,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,003,607,663.24/358,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,011.57

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