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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,266.59, 497,169.48 and 196,926.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,266.59, 497,169.48 and 196,926.43 is: 271,759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,266.59 : 497,169.48 = 196,926.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,266.59/497,169.48 = 196,926.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,266.59x = 497,169.48 × 196,926.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,266.59x = 97,905,810,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,905,810,801.36/360,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,759.34

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