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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,337.02, 493,126.08 and 196,202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,337.02, 493,126.08 and 196,202.50 is: 270,760.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,337.02 : 493,126.08 = 196,202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,337.02/493,126.08 = 196,202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,337.02x = 493,126.08 × 196,202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,337.02x = 96,752,570,516.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,752,570,516.46/357,337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,760.00

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