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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,332.04, 493,116.66 and 196,183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,332.04, 493,116.66 and 196,183.08 is: 270,731.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,332.04 : 493,116.66 = 196,183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,332.04/493,116.66 = 196,183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,332.04x = 493,116.66 × 196,183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,332.04x = 96,741,145,158.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,741,145,158.11/357,332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,731.80

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