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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,052.68, 498,260.48 and 197,716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,052.68, 498,260.48 and 197,716.08 is: 272,852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,052.68 : 498,260.48 = 197,716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,052.68/498,260.48 = 197,716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,052.68x = 498,260.48 × 197,716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,052.68x = 98,514,108,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,514,108,924.52/361,052.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,852.45

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