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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,048.69, 498,254.95 and 197,712.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,048.69, 498,254.95 and 197,712.09 is: 272,846.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,048.69 : 498,254.95 = 197,712.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,048.69/498,254.95 = 197,712.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,048.69x = 498,254.95 × 197,712.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,048.69x = 98,511,026,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,511,026,652.36/361,048.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,846.93

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