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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,005.27, 498,168.33 and 197,630.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,005.27, 498,168.33 and 197,630.46 is: 272,719.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,005.27 : 498,168.33 = 197,630.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,005.27/498,168.33 = 197,630.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,005.27x = 498,168.33 × 197,630.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,005.27x = 98,453,236,215.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,453,236,215.33/361,005.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,719.66

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