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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,265.71, 498,525.35 and 197,889.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,265.71, 498,525.35 and 197,889.72 is: 273,076.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,265.71 : 498,525.35 = 197,889.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,265.71/498,525.35 = 197,889.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,265.71x = 498,525.35 × 197,889.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,265.71x = 98,653,040,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,653,040,934.95/361,265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,076.13

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