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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,834.24, 492,436.80 and 195,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,834.24, 492,436.80 and 195,704 is: 270,074.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,834.24 : 492,436.80 = 195,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,834.24/492,436.80 = 195,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,834.24x = 492,436.80 × 195,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,834.24x = 96,371,851,507.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,371,851,507.20/356,834.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,074.56

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