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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,977.08, 494,021.06 and 196,844.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,977.08, 494,021.06 and 196,844.46 is: 271,652.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,977.08 : 494,021.06 = 196,844.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,977.08/494,021.06 = 196,844.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,977.08x = 494,021.06 × 196,844.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,977.08x = 97,245,308,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,245,308,784.33/357,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,652.33

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