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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,119.72, 494,206.20 and 196,991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,119.72, 494,206.20 and 196,991.28 is: 271,848.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,119.72 : 494,206.20 = 196,991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,119.72/494,206.20 = 196,991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,119.72x = 494,206.20 × 196,991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,119.72x = 97,354,311,921.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,354,311,921.94/358,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,848.51

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