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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,974.52, 494,012.82 and 196,819.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,974.52, 494,012.82 and 196,819.32 is: 271,615.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,974.52 : 494,012.82 = 196,819.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,974.52/494,012.82 = 196,819.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,974.52x = 494,012.82 × 196,819.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,974.52x = 97,231,267,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,231,267,303.68/357,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,615.05

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