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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,697.88, 492,249.96 and 195,543.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,697.88, 492,249.96 and 195,543.32 is: 269,853.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,697.88 : 492,249.96 = 195,543.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,697.88/492,249.96 = 195,543.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,697.88x = 492,249.96 × 195,543.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,697.88x = 96,256,188,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,256,188,987.02/356,697.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,853.55

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