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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,573.66, 492,075.50 and 195,425.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,573.66, 492,075.50 and 195,425.24 is: 269,688.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,573.66 : 492,075.50 = 195,425.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,573.66/492,075.50 = 195,425.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,573.66x = 492,075.50 × 195,425.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,573.66x = 96,163,972,685.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,163,972,685.62/356,573.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,688.94

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