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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,012.34, 491,277.99 and 194,836.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,012.34, 491,277.99 and 194,836.20 is: 268,863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,012.34 : 491,277.99 = 194,836.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,012.34/491,277.99 = 194,836.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,012.34x = 491,277.99 × 194,836.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,012.34x = 95,718,736,715.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,718,736,715.24/356,012.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,863.54

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