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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,977.67, 494,011.04 and 196,843.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,977.67, 494,011.04 and 196,843.16 is: 271,644.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,977.67 : 494,011.04 = 196,843.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,977.67/494,011.04 = 196,843.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,977.67x = 494,011.04 × 196,843.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,977.67x = 97,242,690,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,242,690,734.22/357,977.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,644.57

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