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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,557.74, 492,053.46 and 195,409.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,557.74, 492,053.46 and 195,409.26 is: 269,666.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,557.74 : 492,053.46 = 195,409.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,557.74/492,053.46 = 195,409.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,557.74x = 492,053.46 × 195,409.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,557.74x = 96,151,802,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,151,802,499.04/356,557.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,666.85

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