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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,061.92, 494,115.60 and 196,916.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,061.92, 494,115.60 and 196,916.92 is: 271,739.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,061.92 : 494,115.60 = 196,916.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,061.92/494,115.60 = 196,916.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,061.92x = 494,115.60 × 196,916.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,061.92x = 97,299,722,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,299,722,075.95/358,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,739.93

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