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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,537.16, 492,013.44 and 195,388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,537.16, 492,013.44 and 195,388.80 is: 269,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,537.16 : 492,013.44 = 195,388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,537.16/492,013.44 = 195,388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,537.16x = 492,013.44 × 195,388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,537.16x = 96,133,915,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,133,915,625.47/356,537.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,632.25

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