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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,295.97, 499,966.53 and 198,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,295.97, 499,966.53 and 198,955.60 is: 274,557.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,295.97 : 499,966.53 = 198,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,295.97/499,966.53 = 198,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,295.97x = 499,966.53 × 198,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,295.97x = 99,471,140,956.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,471,140,956.07/362,295.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,557.68

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