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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,569.34, 492,069.53 and 195,420.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,569.34, 492,069.53 and 195,420.92 is: 269,682.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,569.34 : 492,069.53 = 195,420.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,569.34/492,069.53 = 195,420.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,569.34x = 492,069.53 × 195,420.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,569.34x = 96,160,678,284.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,160,678,284.77/356,569.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,682.97

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