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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,038.68, 495,470.64 and 197,894.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,038.68, 495,470.64 and 197,894.04 is: 273,092.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,038.68 : 495,470.64 = 197,894.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,038.68/495,470.64 = 197,894.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,038.68x = 495,470.64 × 197,894.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,038.68x = 98,050,686,650.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,050,686,650.99/359,038.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,092.27

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