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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,211.41, 492,958.10 and 196,081.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,211.41, 492,958.10 and 196,081.45 is: 270,595.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,211.41 : 492,958.10 = 196,081.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,211.41/492,958.10 = 196,081.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,211.41x = 492,958.10 × 196,081.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,211.41x = 96,659,938,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,659,938,295.05/357,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,595.89

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