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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,163.95, 498,422.41 and 197,831.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,163.95, 498,422.41 and 197,831.95 is: 273,016.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,163.95 : 498,422.41 = 197,831.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,163.95/498,422.41 = 197,831.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,163.95x = 498,422.41 × 197,831.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,163.95x = 98,603,875,553.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,603,875,553.36/361,163.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,016.94

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