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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,273.72, 493,055.64 and 196,126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,273.72, 493,055.64 and 196,126.92 is: 270,664.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,273.72 : 493,055.64 = 196,126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,273.72/493,055.64 = 196,126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,273.72x = 493,055.64 × 196,126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,273.72x = 96,701,484,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,701,484,061.83/357,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,664.98

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