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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,346.27, 495,903.81 and 196,002.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,346.27, 495,903.81 and 196,002.83 is: 270,487.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,346.27 : 495,903.81 = 196,002.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,346.27/495,903.81 = 196,002.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,346.27x = 495,903.81 × 196,002.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,346.27x = 97,198,546,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,198,546,708.25/359,346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,487.15

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