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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,473.67, 493,317.05 and 196,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,473.67, 493,317.05 and 196,332 is: 270,940.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,473.67 : 493,317.05 = 196,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,473.67/493,317.05 = 196,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,473.67x = 493,317.05 × 196,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,473.67x = 96,853,922,078.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,853,922,078.94/357,473.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,940.02

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