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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,047.89, 494,096.24 and 196,902.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,047.89, 494,096.24 and 196,902.94 is: 271,720.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,047.89 : 494,096.24 = 196,902.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,047.89/494,096.24 = 196,902.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,047.89x = 494,096.24 × 196,902.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,047.89x = 97,289,002,298.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,289,002,298.95/358,047.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,720.64

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