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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,975.90, 494,008.56 and 196,841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,975.90, 494,008.56 and 196,841.34 is: 271,642.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,975.90 : 494,008.56 = 196,841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,975.90/494,008.56 = 196,841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,975.90x = 494,008.56 × 196,841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,975.90x = 97,241,306,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,241,306,921.87/357,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,642.05

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