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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,689.18, 492,225.47 and 195,545.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,689.18, 492,225.47 and 195,545.55 is: 269,849.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,689.18 : 492,225.47 = 195,545.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,689.18/492,225.47 = 195,545.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,689.18x = 492,225.47 × 195,545.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,689.18x = 96,252,499,513.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,252,499,513.46/356,689.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,849.79

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