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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,338.71, 493,128.38 and 196,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,338.71, 493,128.38 and 196,204.20 is: 270,762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,338.71 : 493,128.38 = 196,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,338.71/493,128.38 = 196,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,338.71x = 493,128.38 × 196,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,338.71x = 96,753,859,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,753,859,295.20/357,338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,762.32

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