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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,297.51, 491,690.63 and 195,158.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,297.51, 491,690.63 and 195,158.33 is: 269,318.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,297.51 : 491,690.63 = 195,158.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,297.51/491,690.63 = 195,158.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,297.51x = 491,690.63 × 195,158.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,297.51x = 95,957,518,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,957,518,793.20/356,297.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,318.52

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