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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,709.90, 492,246.58 and 195,561.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,709.90, 492,246.58 and 195,561.42 is: 269,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,709.90 : 492,246.58 = 195,561.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,709.90/492,246.58 = 195,561.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,709.90x = 492,246.58 × 195,561.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,709.90x = 96,264,440,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,264,440,174.94/356,709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,867.59

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