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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,006.14, 491,269.46 and 194,830.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,006.14, 491,269.46 and 194,830.01 is: 268,855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,006.14 : 491,269.46 = 194,830.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,006.14/491,269.46 = 194,830.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,006.14x = 491,269.46 × 194,830.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,006.14x = 95,714,032,216.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,714,032,216.26/356,006.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,855.01

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