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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,129.43, 495,601.81 and 197,990.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,129.43, 495,601.81 and 197,990.14 is: 273,228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,129.43 : 495,601.81 = 197,990.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,129.43/495,601.81 = 197,990.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,129.43x = 495,601.81 × 197,990.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,129.43x = 98,124,271,746.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,124,271,746.15/359,129.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,228.16

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