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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,895.37, 493,905.04 and 196,754.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,895.37, 493,905.04 and 196,754.47 is: 271,526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,895.37 : 493,905.04 = 196,754.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,895.37/493,905.04 = 196,754.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,895.37x = 493,905.04 × 196,754.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,895.37x = 97,178,025,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,178,025,427.10/357,895.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,526.36

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