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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,111.24, 495,575.01 and 197,962.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,111.24, 495,575.01 and 197,962.75 is: 273,189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,111.24 : 495,575.01 = 197,962.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,111.24/495,575.01 = 197,962.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,111.24x = 495,575.01 × 197,962.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,111.24x = 98,105,392,430.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,105,392,430.35/359,111.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,189.42

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