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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,197.06, 498,460.23 and 197,869.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,197.06, 498,460.23 and 197,869.16 is: 273,063.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,197.06 : 498,460.23 = 197,869.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,197.06/498,460.23 = 197,869.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,197.06x = 498,460.23 × 197,869.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,197.06x = 98,629,908,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,629,908,249.66/361,197.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,063.99

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