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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,974.74, 495,388.50 and 197,835.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,974.74, 495,388.50 and 197,835.68 is: 273,015.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,974.74 : 495,388.50 = 197,835.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,974.74/495,388.50 = 197,835.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,974.74x = 495,388.50 × 197,835.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,974.74x = 98,005,520,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,005,520,761.68/358,974.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,015.09

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