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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,798.67, 493,771.59 and 196,658.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,798.67, 493,771.59 and 196,658.02 is: 271,393.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,798.67 : 493,771.59 = 196,658.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,798.67/493,771.59 = 196,658.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,798.67x = 493,771.59 × 196,658.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,798.67x = 97,104,143,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,104,143,221.65/357,798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,393.25

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