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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,219.84, 492,969.76 and 196,089.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,219.84, 492,969.76 and 196,089.89 is: 270,607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,219.84 : 492,969.76 = 196,089.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,219.84/492,969.76 = 196,089.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,219.84x = 492,969.76 × 196,089.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,219.84x = 96,666,386,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,666,386,011.73/357,219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,607.55

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