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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,240.60, 492,997.14 and 196,092.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,240.60, 492,997.14 and 196,092.72 is: 270,610.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,240.60 : 492,997.14 = 196,092.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,240.60/492,997.14 = 196,092.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,240.60x = 492,997.14 × 196,092.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,240.60x = 96,673,150,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,673,150,134.82/357,240.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,610.76

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