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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,979.93, 494,014.14 and 196,845.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,979.93, 494,014.14 and 196,845.41 is: 271,647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,979.93 : 494,014.14 = 196,845.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,979.93/494,014.14 = 196,845.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,979.93x = 494,014.14 × 196,845.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,979.93x = 97,244,415,934.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,244,415,934.10/357,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,647.68

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