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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,935.07, 493,950.72 and 196,792.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,935.07, 493,950.72 and 196,792.86 is: 271,574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,935.07 : 493,950.72 = 196,792.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,935.07/493,950.72 = 196,792.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,935.07x = 493,950.72 × 196,792.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,935.07x = 97,205,974,887.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,205,974,887.86/357,935.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,574.32

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