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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,975.24, 495,389.19 and 197,836.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,975.24, 495,389.19 and 197,836.18 is: 273,015.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,975.24 : 495,389.19 = 197,836.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,975.24/495,389.19 = 197,836.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,975.24x = 495,389.19 × 197,836.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,975.24x = 98,005,904,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,005,904,962.89/358,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,015.78

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