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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,327.24, 491,730.78 and 192,983.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,327.24, 491,730.78 and 192,983.26 is: 266,316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,327.24 : 491,730.78 = 192,983.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,327.24/491,730.78 = 192,983.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,327.24x = 491,730.78 × 192,983.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,327.24x = 94,895,808,966.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,895,808,966.74/356,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,316.46

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