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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,160.31, 492,879.80 and 196,018.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,160.31, 492,879.80 and 196,018.01 is: 270,504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,160.31 : 492,879.80 = 196,018.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,160.31/492,879.80 = 196,018.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,160.31x = 492,879.80 × 196,018.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,160.31x = 96,613,316,585.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,613,316,585.11/357,160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,504.07

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