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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,807.93, 492,401.70 and 195,653.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,807.93, 492,401.70 and 195,653.37 is: 270,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,807.93 : 492,401.70 = 195,653.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,807.93/492,401.70 = 195,653.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,807.93x = 492,401.70 × 195,653.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,807.93x = 96,340,048,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,340,048,865.18/356,807.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,005.35

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