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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,572.65, 492,074.11 and 195,424.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,572.65, 492,074.11 and 195,424.23 is: 269,687.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,572.65 : 492,074.11 = 195,424.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,572.65/492,074.11 = 195,424.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,572.65x = 492,074.11 × 195,424.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,572.65x = 96,163,204,049.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,163,204,049.69/356,572.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,687.55

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