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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,170.73, 492,925.86 and 196,053.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,170.73, 492,925.86 and 196,053.08 is: 270,569.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,170.73 : 492,925.86 = 196,053.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,170.73/492,925.86 = 196,053.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,170.73x = 492,925.86 × 196,053.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,170.73x = 96,639,630,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,639,630,600.02/357,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,569.85

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