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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,571.66, 492,072.74 and 195,423.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,571.66, 492,072.74 and 195,423.24 is: 269,686.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,571.66 : 492,072.74 = 195,423.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,571.66/492,072.74 = 195,423.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,571.66x = 492,072.74 × 195,423.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,571.66x = 96,162,449,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,162,449,166.48/356,571.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,686.18

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