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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,060.43, 495,503.45 and 197,919

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,060.43, 495,503.45 and 197,919 is: 273,128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,060.43 : 495,503.45 = 197,919 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,060.43/495,503.45 = 197,919/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,060.43x = 495,503.45 × 197,919
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,060.43x = 98,069,546,330.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,069,546,330.96/359,060.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,128.25

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