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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,567.85, 492,067.47 and 195,419.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,567.85, 492,067.47 and 195,419.43 is: 269,680.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,567.85 : 492,067.47 = 195,419.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,567.85/492,067.47 = 195,419.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,567.85x = 492,067.47 × 195,419.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,567.85x = 96,159,544,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,159,544,508.94/356,567.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,680.92

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