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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,418.91, 491,858.09 and 195,280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,418.91, 491,858.09 and 195,280.06 is: 269,486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,418.91 : 491,858.09 = 195,280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,418.91/491,858.09 = 195,280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,418.91x = 491,858.09 × 195,280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,418.91x = 96,050,076,350.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,050,076,350.29/356,418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,486.48

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