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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,689.31, 492,220.59 and 195,538.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,689.31, 492,220.59 and 195,538.85 is: 269,837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,689.31 : 492,220.59 = 195,538.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,689.31/492,220.59 = 195,538.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,689.31x = 492,220.59 × 195,538.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,689.31x = 96,248,248,114.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,248,248,114.92/356,689.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,837.77

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