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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,731.84, 493,659.99 and 196,586.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,731.84, 493,659.99 and 196,586.84 is: 271,284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,731.84 : 493,659.99 = 196,586.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,731.84/493,659.99 = 196,586.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,731.84x = 493,659.99 × 196,586.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,731.84x = 97,047,057,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,047,057,468.53/357,731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,284.37

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