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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,522.56, 492,005.02 and 195,374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,522.56, 492,005.02 and 195,374.16 is: 269,618.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,522.56 : 492,005.02 = 195,374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,522.56/492,005.02 = 195,374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,522.56x = 492,005.02 × 195,374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,522.56x = 96,125,067,498.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,125,067,498.28/356,522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,618.47

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