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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,926.51, 492,572.37 and 195,788.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,926.51, 492,572.37 and 195,788.35 is: 270,195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,926.51 : 492,572.37 = 195,788.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,926.51/492,572.37 = 195,788.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,926.51x = 492,572.37 × 195,788.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,926.51x = 96,439,931,577.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,439,931,577.89/356,926.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,195.49

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