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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,931.96, 492,580.14 and 195,792.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,931.96, 492,580.14 and 195,792.92 is: 270,201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,931.96 : 492,580.14 = 195,792.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,931.96/492,580.14 = 195,792.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,931.96x = 492,580.14 × 195,792.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,931.96x = 96,443,703,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,443,703,944.61/356,931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,201.93

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