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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,548.68, 492,037.88 and 195,409.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,548.68, 492,037.88 and 195,409.71 is: 269,665.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,548.68 : 492,037.88 = 195,409.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,548.68/492,037.88 = 195,409.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,548.68x = 492,037.88 × 195,409.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,548.68x = 96,148,978,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,148,978,462.77/356,548.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,665.78

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