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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,168.86, 498,399.24 and 197,822.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,168.86, 498,399.24 and 197,822.74 is: 272,987.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,168.86 : 498,399.24 = 197,822.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,168.86/498,399.24 = 197,822.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,168.86x = 498,399.24 × 197,822.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,168.86x = 98,594,703,270.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,594,703,270.72/361,168.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272,987.83

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