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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,422.41, 491,862.92 and 195,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,422.41, 491,862.92 and 195,283.56 is: 269,491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,422.41 : 491,862.92 = 195,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,422.41/491,862.92 = 195,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,422.41x = 491,862.92 × 195,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,422.41x = 96,052,741,073.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,052,741,073.18/356,422.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,491.31

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