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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,972.36, 498,147.75 and 197,626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,972.36, 498,147.75 and 197,626.14 is: 272,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,972.36 : 498,147.75 = 197,626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,972.36/498,147.75 = 197,626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,972.36x = 498,147.75 × 197,626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,972.36x = 98,447,016,982.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,447,016,982.19/360,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,727.30

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