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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,160.56, 495,663.84 and 198,015.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,160.56, 495,663.84 and 198,015.30 is: 273,273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,160.56 : 495,663.84 = 198,015.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,160.56/495,663.84 = 198,015.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,160.56x = 495,663.84 × 198,015.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,160.56x = 98,149,023,976.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,149,023,976.75/359,160.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,273.39

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