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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,363.13, 498,664.32 and 198,018.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,363.13, 498,664.32 and 198,018.67 is: 273,256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,363.13 : 498,664.32 = 198,018.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,363.13/498,664.32 = 198,018.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,363.13x = 498,664.32 × 198,018.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,363.13x = 98,744,845,422.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,744,845,422.85/361,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,256.56

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