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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,014.57, 498,198.28 and 197,668.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,014.57, 498,198.28 and 197,668.11 is: 272,780.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,014.57 : 498,198.28 = 197,668.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,014.57/498,198.28 = 197,668.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,014.57x = 498,198.28 × 197,668.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,014.57x = 98,477,911,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,477,911,167.36/361,014.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,780.99

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