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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,847.01, 492,455.58 and 195,692.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,847.01, 492,455.58 and 195,692.42 is: 270,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,847.01 : 492,455.58 = 195,692.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,847.01/492,455.58 = 195,692.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,847.01x = 492,455.58 × 195,692.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,847.01x = 96,369,824,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,369,824,192.70/356,847.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,059.22

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