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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,545.68, 492,033.74 and 195,406.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,545.68, 492,033.74 and 195,406.71 is: 269,661.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,545.68 : 492,033.74 = 195,406.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,545.68/492,033.74 = 195,406.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,545.68x = 492,033.74 × 195,406.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,545.68x = 96,146,694,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,146,694,342.40/356,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,661.64

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