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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,391.24, 491,817.12 and 193,044.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,391.24, 491,817.12 and 193,044.21 is: 266,399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,391.24 : 491,817.12 = 193,044.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,391.24/491,817.12 = 193,044.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,391.24x = 491,817.12 × 193,044.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,391.24x = 94,942,447,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,942,447,593.12/356,391.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,399.50

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