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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,112.46, 494,191.28 and 196,969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,112.46, 494,191.28 and 196,969.74 is: 271,816.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,112.46 : 494,191.28 = 196,969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,112.46/494,191.28 = 196,969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,112.46x = 494,191.28 × 196,969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,112.46x = 97,340,726,947.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,340,726,947.02/358,112.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,816.09

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