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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,976.83, 495,398.40 and 197,842.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,976.83, 495,398.40 and 197,842.25 is: 273,028.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,976.83 : 495,398.40 = 197,842.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,976.83/495,398.40 = 197,842.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,976.83x = 495,398.40 × 197,842.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,976.83x = 98,010,735,340.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,010,735,340.90/358,976.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,028.03

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