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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,416.89, 495,993.90 and 198,281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,416.89, 495,993.90 and 198,281.97 is: 273,628.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,416.89 : 495,993.90 = 198,281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,416.89/495,993.90 = 198,281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,416.89x = 495,993.90 × 198,281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,416.89x = 98,346,647,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,346,647,599.98/359,416.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,628.34

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