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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,701.15, 492,247.46 and 195,552.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,701.15, 492,247.46 and 195,552.74 is: 269,862.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,701.15 : 492,247.46 = 195,552.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,701.15/492,247.46 = 195,552.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,701.15x = 492,247.46 × 195,552.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,701.15x = 96,260,341,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,260,341,280.54/356,701.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,862.72

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