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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,905.13, 493,918.51 and 196,764.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,905.13, 493,918.51 and 196,764.23 is: 271,539.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,905.13 : 493,918.51 = 196,764.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,905.13/493,918.51 = 196,764.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,905.13x = 493,918.51 × 196,764.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,905.13x = 97,185,495,302.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,185,495,302.90/357,905.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,539.82

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