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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,972.96, 493,992.24 and 196,827.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,972.96, 493,992.24 and 196,827.84 is: 271,616.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,972.96 : 493,992.24 = 196,827.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,972.96/493,992.24 = 196,827.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,972.96x = 493,992.24 × 196,827.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,972.96x = 97,231,425,575.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,231,425,575.96/357,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,616.68

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