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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,977.52, 494,016.96 and 196,822.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,977.52, 494,016.96 and 196,822.32 is: 271,619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,977.52 : 494,016.96 = 196,822.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,977.52/494,016.96 = 196,822.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,977.52x = 494,016.96 × 196,822.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,977.52x = 97,233,564,186.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,233,564,186.55/357,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,619.19

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