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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,299.94, 498,593.94 and 197,957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,299.94, 498,593.94 and 197,957.14 is: 273,180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,299.94 : 498,593.94 = 197,957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,299.94/498,593.94 = 197,957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,299.94x = 498,593.94 × 197,957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,299.94x = 98,700,230,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,700,230,383.73/361,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,180.87

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