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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,895.67, 493,905.43 and 196,754.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,895.67, 493,905.43 and 196,754.77 is: 271,526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,895.67 : 493,905.43 = 196,754.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,895.67/493,905.43 = 196,754.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,895.67x = 493,905.43 × 196,754.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,895.67x = 97,178,250,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,178,250,144.73/357,895.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,526.76

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