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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,036.06, 498,237.49 and 197,699.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,036.06, 498,237.49 and 197,699.51 is: 272,829.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,036.06 : 498,237.49 = 197,699.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,036.06/498,237.49 = 197,699.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,036.06x = 498,237.49 × 197,699.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,036.06x = 98,501,304,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,501,304,156.94/361,036.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,829.55

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