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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,337.65, 493,126.92 and 196,203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,337.65, 493,126.92 and 196,203.12 is: 270,760.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,337.65 : 493,126.92 = 196,203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,337.65/493,126.92 = 196,203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,337.65x = 493,126.92 × 196,203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,337.65x = 96,753,040,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,753,040,259.99/357,337.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,760.83

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