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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,217.93, 492,959.01 and 196,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,217.93, 492,959.01 and 196,075.72 is: 270,583.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,217.93 : 492,959.01 = 196,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,217.93/492,959.01 = 196,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,217.93x = 492,959.01 × 196,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,217.93x = 96,657,294,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,657,294,167.72/357,217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,583.54

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