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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,296.10, 493,069.44 and 196,161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,296.10, 493,069.44 and 196,161.52 is: 270,703.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,296.10 : 493,069.44 = 196,161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,296.10/493,069.44 = 196,161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,296.10x = 493,069.44 × 196,161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,296.10x = 96,721,250,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,721,250,815.95/357,296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,703.35

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