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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,111.74, 495,575.70 and 197,963.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,111.74, 495,575.70 and 197,963.25 is: 273,190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,111.74 : 495,575.70 = 197,963.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,111.74/495,575.70 = 197,963.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,111.74x = 495,575.70 × 197,963.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,111.74x = 98,105,776,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,105,776,193.03/359,111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,190.11

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