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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,897.61, 492,532.88 and 195,758.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,897.61, 492,532.88 and 195,758.55 is: 270,154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,897.61 : 492,532.88 = 195,758.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,897.61/492,532.88 = 195,758.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,897.61x = 492,532.88 × 195,758.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,897.61x = 96,417,521,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,417,521,437.33/356,897.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,154.57

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