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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,052.26, 495,469.59 and 197,898.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,052.26, 495,469.59 and 197,898.44 is: 273,087.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,052.26 : 495,469.59 = 197,898.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,052.26/495,469.59 = 197,898.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,052.26x = 495,469.59 × 197,898.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,052.26x = 98,052,658,928.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,052,658,928.44/359,052.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,087.43

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