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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,166.06, 492,887.73 and 196,023.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,166.06, 492,887.73 and 196,023.76 is: 270,512.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,166.06 : 492,887.73 = 196,023.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,166.06/492,887.73 = 196,023.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,166.06x = 492,887.73 × 196,023.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,166.06x = 96,617,706,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,617,706,092.46/357,166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,512.00

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