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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,050.02, 494,102.57 and 196,905.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,050.02, 494,102.57 and 196,905.51 is: 271,726.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,050.02 : 494,102.57 = 196,905.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,050.02/494,102.57 = 196,905.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,050.02x = 494,102.57 × 196,905.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,050.02x = 97,291,517,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,291,517,553.63/358,050.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,726.05

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