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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,052.74, 495,486.81 and 197,922.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,052.74, 495,486.81 and 197,922.74 is: 273,130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,052.74 : 495,486.81 = 197,922.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,052.74/495,486.81 = 197,922.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,052.74x = 495,486.81 × 197,922.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,052.74x = 98,068,107,069.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,068,107,069.06/359,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,130.09

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