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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,196.52, 494,295.60 and 197,041.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,196.52, 494,295.60 and 197,041.35 is: 271,908.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,196.52 : 494,295.60 = 197,041.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,196.52/494,295.60 = 197,041.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,196.52x = 494,295.60 × 197,041.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,196.52x = 97,396,672,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,396,672,323.06/358,196.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271,908.48

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