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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,352.59, 493,147.54 and 196,218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,352.59, 493,147.54 and 196,218.08 is: 270,781.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,352.59 : 493,147.54 = 196,218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,352.59/493,147.54 = 196,218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,352.59x = 493,147.54 × 196,218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,352.59x = 96,764,463,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,764,463,455.52/357,352.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,781.48

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