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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,048.90, 494,097.62 and 196,903.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,048.90, 494,097.62 and 196,903.94 is: 271,722.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,048.90 : 494,097.62 = 196,903.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,048.90/494,097.62 = 196,903.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,048.90x = 494,097.62 × 196,903.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,048.90x = 97,289,768,122.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,289,768,122.62/358,048.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,722.01

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