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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,227.28, 492,946.56 and 196,056.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,227.28, 492,946.56 and 196,056.72 is: 270,543.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,227.28 : 492,946.56 = 196,056.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,227.28/492,946.56 = 196,056.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,227.28x = 492,946.56 × 196,056.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,227.28x = 96,645,485,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,645,485,688.88/357,227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,543.41

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