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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,540.31, 498,924.76 and 198,196.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,540.31, 498,924.76 and 198,196.52 is: 273,510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,540.31 : 498,924.76 = 198,196.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,540.31/498,924.76 = 198,196.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,540.31x = 498,924.76 × 198,196.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,540.31x = 98,885,151,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,885,151,173.84/361,540.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,510.73

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