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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,775.14, 493,741.54 and 196,635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,775.14, 493,741.54 and 196,635.90 is: 271,364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,775.14 : 493,741.54 = 196,635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,775.14/493,741.54 = 196,635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,775.14x = 493,741.54 × 196,635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,775.14x = 97,087,312,085.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,087,312,085.29/357,775.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,364.05

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