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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,997.68, 494,038.58 and 196,863.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,997.68, 494,038.58 and 196,863.12 is: 271,672.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,997.68 : 494,038.58 = 196,863.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,997.68/494,038.58 = 196,863.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,997.68x = 494,038.58 × 196,863.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,997.68x = 97,257,975,274.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,257,975,274.85/357,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,672.08

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