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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,214.98, 492,963.03 and 196,085.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,214.98, 492,963.03 and 196,085.01 is: 270,600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,214.98 : 492,963.03 = 196,085.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,214.98/492,963.03 = 196,085.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,214.98x = 492,963.03 × 196,085.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,214.98x = 96,662,660,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,662,660,667.18/357,214.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,600.80

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