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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,812.62, 493,785.24 and 194,469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,812.62, 493,785.24 and 194,469.12 is: 268,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,812.62 : 493,785.24 = 194,469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,812.62/493,785.24 = 194,469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,812.62x = 493,785.24 × 194,469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,812.62x = 96,025,981,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,025,981,091.79/357,812.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,369.46

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