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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,114.78, 494,198.85 and 196,970.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,114.78, 494,198.85 and 196,970.14 is: 271,819.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,114.78 : 494,198.85 = 196,970.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,114.78/494,198.85 = 196,970.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,114.78x = 494,198.85 × 196,970.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,114.78x = 97,342,416,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,342,416,672.34/358,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,819.04

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