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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,258.33, 493,014.55 and 196,116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,258.33, 493,014.55 and 196,116.12 is: 270,639.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,258.33 : 493,014.55 = 196,116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,258.33/493,014.55 = 196,116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,258.33x = 493,014.55 × 196,116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,258.33x = 96,688,100,649.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,688,100,649.55/357,258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,639.18

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