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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,016.58, 494,049.60 and 196,862.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,016.58, 494,049.60 and 196,862.04 is: 271,662.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,016.58 : 494,049.60 = 196,862.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,016.58/494,049.60 = 196,862.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,016.58x = 494,049.60 × 196,862.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,016.58x = 97,259,612,117.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,259,612,117.18/358,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,662.31

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