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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,701.33, 492,247.72 and 195,552.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,701.33, 492,247.72 and 195,552.92 is: 269,862.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,701.33 : 492,247.72 = 195,552.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,701.33/492,247.72 = 195,552.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,701.33x = 492,247.72 × 195,552.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,701.33x = 96,260,481,407.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,260,481,407.37/356,701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,862.97

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