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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,215.48, 492,963.72 and 196,085.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,215.48, 492,963.72 and 196,085.51 is: 270,601.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,215.48 : 492,963.72 = 196,085.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,215.48/492,963.72 = 196,085.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,215.48x = 492,963.72 × 196,085.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,215.48x = 96,663,042,447.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,663,042,447.70/357,215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,601.49

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