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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,932.49, 493,950.15 and 196,788.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,932.49, 493,950.15 and 196,788.66 is: 271,570.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,932.49 : 493,950.15 = 196,788.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,932.49/493,950.15 = 196,788.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,932.49x = 493,950.15 × 196,788.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,932.49x = 97,203,786,272.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,203,786,272.99/357,932.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,570.17

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