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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,971.11, 499,510.61 and 198,627.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,971.11, 499,510.61 and 198,627.12 is: 274,100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,971.11 : 499,510.61 = 198,627.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,971.11/499,510.61 = 198,627.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,971.11x = 499,510.61 × 198,627.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,971.11x = 99,216,353,873.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,216,353,873.74/361,971.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,100.20

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