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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,977.81, 495,392.76 and 197,838.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,977.81, 495,392.76 and 197,838.66 is: 273,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,977.81 : 495,392.76 = 197,838.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,977.81/495,392.76 = 197,838.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,977.81x = 495,392.76 × 197,838.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,977.81x = 98,007,839,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,007,839,812.10/358,977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,019.21

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