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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,451.60, 493,286.62 and 196,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,451.60, 493,286.62 and 196,310 is: 270,909.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,451.60 : 493,286.62 = 196,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,451.60/493,286.62 = 196,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,451.60x = 493,286.62 × 196,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,451.60x = 96,837,096,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,837,096,372.20/357,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,909.67

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