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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,565.76, 492,064.52 and 195,417.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,565.76, 492,064.52 and 195,417.24 is: 269,677.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,565.76 : 492,064.52 = 195,417.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,565.76/492,064.52 = 195,417.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,565.76x = 492,064.52 × 195,417.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,565.76x = 96,157,890,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,157,890,400.32/356,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,677.86

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