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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,265.59, 497,168.10 and 196,925.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,265.59, 497,168.10 and 196,925.43 is: 271,757.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,265.59 : 497,168.10 = 196,925.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,265.59/497,168.10 = 196,925.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,265.59x = 497,168.10 × 196,925.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,265.59x = 97,905,041,874.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,905,041,874.78/360,265.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,757.96

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