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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,851.10, 492,430 and 195,702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,851.10, 492,430 and 195,702.62 is: 270,056.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,851.10 : 492,430 = 195,702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,851.10/492,430 = 195,702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,851.10x = 492,430 × 195,702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,851.10x = 96,369,841,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,369,841,166.60/356,851.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,056.17

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