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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,305.30, 498,580.14 and 197,929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,305.30, 498,580.14 and 197,929.44 is: 273,131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,305.30 : 498,580.14 = 197,929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,305.30/498,580.14 = 197,929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,305.30x = 498,580.14 × 197,929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,305.30x = 98,683,687,905.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,683,687,905.32/361,305.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,131.03

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