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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,312, 488,950.56 and 195,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,312, 488,950.56 and 195,336 is: 269,563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,312 : 488,950.56 = 195,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,312/488,950.56 = 195,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,312x = 488,950.56 × 195,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,312x = 95,509,646,588.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,509,646,588.16/354,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,563.68

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