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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,964.59, 493,993 and 196,830.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,964.59, 493,993 and 196,830.02 is: 271,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,964.59 : 493,993 = 196,830.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,964.59/493,993 = 196,830.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,964.59x = 493,993 × 196,830.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,964.59x = 97,232,652,069.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,232,652,069.86/357,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,626.45

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