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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,403.63, 491,837.91 and 195,261.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,403.63, 491,837.91 and 195,261.87 is: 269,461.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,403.63 : 491,837.91 = 195,261.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,403.63/491,837.91 = 195,261.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,403.63x = 491,837.91 × 195,261.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,403.63x = 96,037,190,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,037,190,043.49/356,403.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,461.87

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