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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,256.61, 491,634.12 and 195,112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,256.61, 491,634.12 and 195,112.04 is: 269,254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,256.61 : 491,634.12 = 195,112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,256.61/491,634.12 = 195,112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,256.61x = 491,634.12 × 195,112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,256.61x = 95,923,736,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,923,736,086.80/356,256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,254.61

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