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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,001.68, 494,044.10 and 196,867.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,001.68, 494,044.10 and 196,867.12 is: 271,677.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,001.68 : 494,044.10 = 196,867.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,001.68/494,044.10 = 196,867.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,001.68x = 494,044.10 × 196,867.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,001.68x = 97,261,039,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,261,039,119.99/358,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,677.61

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