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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,256.40, 493,011.88 and 196,114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,256.40, 493,011.88 and 196,114.19 is: 270,636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,256.40 : 493,011.88 = 196,114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,256.40/493,011.88 = 196,114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,256.40x = 493,011.88 × 196,114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,256.40x = 96,686,622,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,686,622,551.23/357,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,636.51

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