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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,208.92, 498,462.82 and 197,864.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,208.92, 498,462.82 and 197,864.12 is: 273,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,208.92 : 498,462.82 = 197,864.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,208.92/498,462.82 = 197,864.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,208.92x = 498,462.82 × 197,864.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,208.92x = 98,627,907,232.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,627,907,232.02/361,208.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,049.48

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