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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,059.57, 498,270.01 and 197,722.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,059.57, 498,270.01 and 197,722.97 is: 272,861.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,059.57 : 498,270.01 = 197,722.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,059.57/498,270.01 = 197,722.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,059.57x = 498,270.01 × 197,722.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,059.57x = 98,519,423,253.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,519,423,253.47/361,059.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,861.96

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