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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,133.68, 495,607.86 and 197,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,133.68, 495,607.86 and 197,994.44 is: 273,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,133.68 : 495,607.86 = 197,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,133.68/495,607.86 = 197,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,133.68x = 495,607.86 × 197,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,133.68x = 98,127,600,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,127,600,700.30/359,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,234.19

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