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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,041.79, 498,245.22 and 197,705.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,041.79, 498,245.22 and 197,705.19 is: 272,837.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,041.79 : 498,245.22 = 197,705.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,041.79/498,245.22 = 197,705.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,041.79x = 498,245.22 × 197,705.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,041.79x = 98,505,665,886.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,505,665,886.69/361,041.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,837.30

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