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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,012.59, 494,070.05 and 196,879.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,012.59, 494,070.05 and 196,879.89 is: 271,701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,012.59 : 494,070.05 = 196,879.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,012.59/494,070.05 = 196,879.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,012.59x = 494,070.05 × 196,879.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,012.59x = 97,272,457,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,272,457,096.29/358,012.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,701.22

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