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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,704.02, 492,251.42 and 195,555.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,704.02, 492,251.42 and 195,555.61 is: 269,866.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,704.02 : 492,251.42 = 195,555.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,704.02/492,251.42 = 195,555.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,704.02x = 492,251.42 × 195,555.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,704.02x = 96,262,526,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,262,526,711.47/356,704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,866.67

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