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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,725.86, 492,268.53 and 195,577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,725.86, 492,268.53 and 195,577.35 is: 269,889.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,725.86 : 492,268.53 = 195,577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,725.86/492,268.53 = 195,577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,725.86x = 492,268.53 × 195,577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,725.86x = 96,276,574,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,276,574,585.80/356,725.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,889.53

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