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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,706.31, 492,254.57 and 195,557.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,706.31, 492,254.57 and 195,557.91 is: 269,869.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,706.31 : 492,254.57 = 195,557.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,706.31/492,254.57 = 195,557.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,706.31x = 492,254.57 × 195,557.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,706.31x = 96,264,275,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,264,275,386.04/356,706.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,869.84

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