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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,977.17, 494,010.34 and 196,842.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,977.17, 494,010.34 and 196,842.66 is: 271,643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,977.17 : 494,010.34 = 196,842.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,977.17/494,010.34 = 196,842.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,977.17x = 494,010.34 × 196,842.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,977.17x = 97,242,308,155.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,242,308,155.70/357,977.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,643.88

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