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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,321.67, 494,477.64 and 194,972.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,321.67, 494,477.64 and 194,972.66 is: 269,058.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,321.67 : 494,477.64 = 194,972.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,321.67/494,477.64 = 194,972.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,321.67x = 494,477.64 × 194,972.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,321.67x = 96,409,617,334.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,409,617,334.07/358,321.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,058.86

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