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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,166.35, 492,907.44 and 196,019.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,166.35, 492,907.44 and 196,019.99 is: 270,517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,166.35 : 492,907.44 = 196,019.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,166.35/492,907.44 = 196,019.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,166.35x = 492,907.44 × 196,019.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,166.35x = 96,619,711,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,619,711,459.73/357,166.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,517.40

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