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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,237.06, 498,501.48 and 197,892.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,237.06, 498,501.48 and 197,892.28 is: 273,088.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,237.06 : 498,501.48 = 197,892.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,237.06/498,501.48 = 197,892.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,237.06x = 498,501.48 × 197,892.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,237.06x = 98,649,594,460.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,649,594,460.57/361,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,088.24

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