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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,772.24, 492,351.24 and 195,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,772.24, 492,351.24 and 195,642 is: 269,989.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,772.24 : 492,351.24 = 195,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,772.24/492,351.24 = 195,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,772.24x = 492,351.24 × 195,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,772.24x = 96,324,581,296.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,324,581,296.08/356,772.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,989.00

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