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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,914.83, 502,195.77 and 198,344.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,914.83, 502,195.77 and 198,344.19 is: 273,711.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,914.83 : 502,195.77 = 198,344.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,914.83/502,195.77 = 198,344.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,914.83x = 502,195.77 × 198,344.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,914.83x = 99,607,613,222.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,607,613,222.08/363,914.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,711.33

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