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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,968.25, 493,983.54 and 196,822.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,968.25, 493,983.54 and 196,822.17 is: 271,607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,968.25 : 493,983.54 = 196,822.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,968.25/493,983.54 = 196,822.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,968.25x = 493,983.54 × 196,822.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,968.25x = 97,226,912,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,226,912,287.08/357,968.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,607.64

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