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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,530.68, 496,151.76 and 198,385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,530.68, 496,151.76 and 198,385.60 is: 273,771.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,530.68 : 496,151.76 = 198,385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,530.68/496,151.76 = 198,385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,530.68x = 496,151.76 × 198,385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,530.68x = 98,429,364,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,429,364,598.66/359,530.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,771.81

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