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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,050.74, 495,484.05 and 197,920.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,050.74, 495,484.05 and 197,920.74 is: 273,127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,050.74 : 495,484.05 = 197,920.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,050.74/495,484.05 = 197,920.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,050.74x = 495,484.05 × 197,920.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,050.74x = 98,066,569,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,066,569,834.20/359,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,127.33

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