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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,916.88, 492,546 and 195,773.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,916.88, 492,546 and 195,773.26 is: 270,167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,916.88 : 492,546 = 195,773.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,916.88/492,546 = 195,773.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,916.88x = 492,546 × 195,773.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,916.88x = 96,427,336,119.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,427,336,119.96/356,916.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,167.49

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