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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355,266.02, 490,273.54 and 194,127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355,266.02, 490,273.54 and 194,127.86 is: 267,899.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,266.02 : 490,273.54 = 194,127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,266.02/490,273.54 = 194,127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,266.02x = 490,273.54 × 194,127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,266.02x = 95,175,753,875.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,175,753,875.19/355,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,899.96

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