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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,217.23, 492,966.14 and 196,087.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,217.23, 492,966.14 and 196,087.26 is: 270,603.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,217.23 : 492,966.14 = 196,087.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,217.23/492,966.14 = 196,087.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,217.23x = 492,966.14 × 196,087.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,217.23x = 96,664,378,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,664,378,684.94/357,217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,603.91

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