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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,859.36, 492,472.22 and 195,713.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,859.36, 492,472.22 and 195,713.00 is: 270,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,859.36 : 492,472.22 = 195,713.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,859.36/492,472.22 = 195,713.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,859.36x = 492,472.22 × 195,713.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,859.36x = 96,383,212,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,383,212,151.93/356,859.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,087.39

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