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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,419.91, 491,859.47 and 195,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,419.91, 491,859.47 and 195,281.06 is: 269,487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,419.91 : 491,859.47 = 195,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,419.91/491,859.47 = 195,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,419.91x = 491,859.47 × 195,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,419.91x = 96,050,837,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,050,837,696.23/356,419.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,487.86

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