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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,050.59, 495,487.35 and 197,905.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,050.59, 495,487.35 and 197,905.77 is: 273,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,050.59 : 495,487.35 = 197,905.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,050.59/495,487.35 = 197,905.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,050.59x = 495,487.35 × 197,905.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,050.59x = 98,059,805,527.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,059,805,527.01/359,050.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,108.60

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