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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,704.81, 492,252.50 and 195,556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,704.81, 492,252.50 and 195,556.40 is: 269,867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,704.81 : 492,252.50 = 195,556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,704.81/492,252.50 = 195,556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,704.81x = 492,252.50 × 195,556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,704.81x = 96,263,128,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,263,128,510.52/356,704.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,867.76

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