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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,136.69, 494,218.32 and 196,991.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,136.69, 494,218.32 and 196,991.73 is: 271,842.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,136.69 : 494,218.32 = 196,991.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,136.69/494,218.32 = 196,991.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,136.69x = 494,218.32 × 196,991.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,136.69x = 97,356,921,854.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,356,921,854.49/358,136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,842.92

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