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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,932.02, 492,566.19 and 195,787.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,932.02, 492,566.19 and 195,787.44 is: 270,186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,932.02 : 492,566.19 = 195,787.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,932.02/492,566.19 = 195,787.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,932.02x = 492,566.19 × 195,787.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,932.02x = 96,438,273,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,438,273,370.65/356,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,186.67

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