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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,059.23, 495,504.99 and 197,919.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,059.23, 495,504.99 and 197,919.99 is: 273,131.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,059.23 : 495,504.99 = 197,919.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,059.23/495,504.99 = 197,919.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,059.23x = 495,504.99 × 197,919.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,059.23x = 98,070,342,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,070,342,665.75/359,059.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,131.38

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