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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,109.96, 495,549.48 and 197,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,109.96, 495,549.48 and 197,966.40 is: 273,181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,109.96 : 495,549.48 = 197,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,109.96/495,549.48 = 197,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,109.96x = 495,549.48 × 197,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,109.96x = 98,102,146,577.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,102,146,577.47/359,109.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,181.36

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