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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,358.23, 493,161.21 and 196,229.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,358.23, 493,161.21 and 196,229.79 is: 270,800.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,358.23 : 493,161.21 = 196,229.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,358.23/493,161.21 = 196,229.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,358.23x = 493,161.21 × 196,229.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,358.23x = 96,772,920,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,772,920,674.45/357,358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,800.87

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