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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,997.27, 495,406.46 and 197,852.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,997.27, 495,406.46 and 197,852.25 is: 273,030.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,997.27 : 495,406.46 = 197,852.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,997.27/495,406.46 = 197,852.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,997.27x = 495,406.46 × 197,852.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,997.27x = 98,017,285,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,017,285,127.94/358,997.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,030.73

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