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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,126.54, 495,597.84 and 197,987.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,126.54, 495,597.84 and 197,987.27 is: 273,224.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,126.54 : 495,597.84 = 197,987.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,126.54/495,597.84 = 197,987.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,126.54x = 495,597.84 × 197,987.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,126.54x = 98,122,064,598.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,122,064,598.49/359,126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,224.21

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