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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,046.79, 494,094.72 and 196,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,046.79, 494,094.72 and 196,901.84 is: 271,719.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,046.79 : 494,094.72 = 196,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,046.79/494,094.72 = 196,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,046.79x = 494,094.72 × 196,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,046.79x = 97,288,159,502.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,288,159,502.28/358,046.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,719.12

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