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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,218.98, 492,968.56 and 196,089.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,218.98, 492,968.56 and 196,089.02 is: 270,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,218.98 : 492,968.56 = 196,089.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,218.98/492,968.56 = 196,089.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,218.98x = 492,968.56 × 196,089.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,218.98x = 96,665,721,821.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,665,721,821.21/357,218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,606.34

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