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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,147.12, 492,869.12 and 196,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,147.12, 492,869.12 and 196,017.16 is: 270,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,147.12 : 492,869.12 = 196,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,147.12/492,869.12 = 196,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,147.12x = 492,869.12 × 196,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,147.12x = 96,610,805,154.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,610,805,154.10/357,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,507.03

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