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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,975.14, 494,007.53 and 196,840.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,975.14, 494,007.53 and 196,840.58 is: 271,641.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,975.14 : 494,007.53 = 196,840.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,975.14/494,007.53 = 196,840.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,975.14x = 494,007.53 × 196,840.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,975.14x = 97,240,728,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,240,728,729.57/357,975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,641.01

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