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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,846.51, 492,454.89 and 195,691.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,846.51, 492,454.89 and 195,691.92 is: 270,058.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,846.51 : 492,454.89 = 195,691.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,846.51/492,454.89 = 195,691.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,846.51x = 492,454.89 × 195,691.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,846.51x = 96,369,442,937.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,369,442,937.49/356,846.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,058.53

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