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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,039.08, 494,106.62 and 196,906.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,039.08, 494,106.62 and 196,906.59 is: 271,738.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,039.08 : 494,106.62 = 196,906.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,039.08/494,106.62 = 196,906.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,039.08x = 494,106.62 × 196,906.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,039.08x = 97,292,848,656.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,292,848,656.09/358,039.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,738.07

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