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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,249.16, 491,623.56 and 195,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,249.16, 491,623.56 and 195,114.24 is: 269,257.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,249.16 : 491,623.56 = 195,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,249.16/491,623.56 = 195,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,249.16x = 491,623.56 × 195,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,249.16x = 95,922,757,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,922,757,275.49/356,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,257.50

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