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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,599.66, 492,106.50 and 195,454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,599.66, 492,106.50 and 195,454.21 is: 269,726.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,599.66 : 492,106.50 = 195,454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,599.66/492,106.50 = 195,454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,599.66x = 492,106.50 × 195,454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,599.66x = 96,184,287,193.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,184,287,193.37/356,599.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,726.24

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