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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,673.59, 493,586.06 and 196,525.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,673.59, 493,586.06 and 196,525.17 is: 271,202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,673.59 : 493,586.06 = 196,525.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,673.59/493,586.06 = 196,525.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,673.59x = 493,586.06 × 196,525.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,673.59x = 97,002,083,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,002,083,368.50/357,673.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,202.81

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