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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,220.88, 498,467.02 and 197,878.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,220.88, 498,467.02 and 197,878.09 is: 273,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,220.88 : 498,467.02 = 197,878.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,220.88/498,467.02 = 197,878.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,220.88x = 498,467.02 × 197,878.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,220.88x = 98,635,698,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,635,698,363.87/361,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,062.01

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