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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,932.37, 493,949.98 and 196,788.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,932.37, 493,949.98 and 196,788.54 is: 271,570.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,932.37 : 493,949.98 = 196,788.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,932.37/493,949.98 = 196,788.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,932.37x = 493,949.98 × 196,788.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,932.37x = 97,203,695,397.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,203,695,397.23/357,932.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,570.00

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