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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,513.32, 498,875.62 and 198,169.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,513.32, 498,875.62 and 198,169.32 is: 273,466.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,513.32 : 498,875.62 = 198,169.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,513.32/498,875.62 = 198,169.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,513.32x = 498,875.62 × 198,169.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,513.32x = 98,861,842,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,861,842,379.98/361,513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,466.67

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