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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,907.51, 492,546.15 and 195,769.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,907.51, 492,546.15 and 195,769.35 is: 270,169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,907.51 : 492,546.15 = 195,769.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,907.51/492,546.15 = 195,769.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,907.51x = 492,546.15 × 195,769.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,907.51x = 96,425,439,630.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,425,439,630.50/356,907.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,169.26

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