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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,427.23, 493,230.38 and 196,304.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,427.23, 493,230.38 and 196,304.19 is: 270,889.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,427.23 : 493,230.38 = 196,304.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,427.23/493,230.38 = 196,304.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,427.23x = 493,230.38 × 196,304.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,427.23x = 96,823,189,247.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,823,189,247.77/357,427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,889.24

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