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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,369.14, 497,271.35 and 199,198.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,369.14, 497,271.35 and 199,198.17 is: 274,872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,369.14 : 497,271.35 = 199,198.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,369.14/497,271.35 = 199,198.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,369.14x = 497,271.35 × 199,198.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,369.14x = 99,055,543,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,055,543,411.42/360,369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,872.44

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