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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,046.29, 494,094.03 and 196,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,046.29, 494,094.03 and 196,901.34 is: 271,718.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,046.29 : 494,094.03 = 196,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,046.29/494,094.03 = 196,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,046.29x = 494,094.03 × 196,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,046.29x = 97,287,775,608.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,287,775,608.49/358,046.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,718.43

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