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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,503.04, 491,952.84 and 195,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,503.04, 491,952.84 and 195,326 is: 269,538.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,503.04 : 491,952.84 = 195,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,503.04/491,952.84 = 195,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,503.04x = 491,952.84 × 195,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,503.04x = 96,091,180,425.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,091,180,425.84/356,503.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,538.18

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