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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,423.66, 491,864.64 and 195,284.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,423.66, 491,864.64 and 195,284.81 is: 269,493.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,423.66 : 491,864.64 = 195,284.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,423.66/491,864.64 = 195,284.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,423.66x = 491,864.64 × 195,284.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,423.66x = 96,053,692,768.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,053,692,768.12/356,423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,493.03

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