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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,161.33, 498,418.80 and 197,829.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,161.33, 498,418.80 and 197,829.33 is: 273,013.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,161.33 : 498,418.80 = 197,829.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,161.33/498,418.80 = 197,829.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,161.33x = 498,418.80 × 197,829.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,161.33x = 98,601,857,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,601,857,263.40/361,161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,013.33

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