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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,275.46, 491,640.54 and 195,099.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,275.46, 491,640.54 and 195,099.23 is: 269,226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,275.46 : 491,640.54 = 195,099.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,275.46/491,640.54 = 195,099.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,275.46x = 491,640.54 × 195,099.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,275.46x = 95,918,691,288.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,918,691,288.26/356,275.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,226.21

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