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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,972.74, 495,385.74 and 197,833.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,972.74, 495,385.74 and 197,833.68 is: 273,012.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,972.74 : 495,385.74 = 197,833.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,972.74/495,385.74 = 197,833.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,972.74x = 495,385.74 × 197,833.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,972.74x = 98,003,983,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,003,983,963.72/358,972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,012.33

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