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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,075.03, 495,545.72 and 197,929.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,075.03, 495,545.72 and 197,929.71 is: 273,155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,075.03 : 495,545.72 = 197,929.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,075.03/495,545.72 = 197,929.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,075.03x = 495,545.72 × 197,929.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,075.03x = 98,083,220,651.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,083,220,651.34/359,075.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,155.23

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