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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,932.82, 492,573.84 and 195,796.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,932.82, 492,573.84 and 195,796.10 is: 270,202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,932.82 : 492,573.84 = 195,796.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,932.82/492,573.84 = 195,796.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,932.82x = 492,573.84 × 195,796.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,932.82x = 96,444,036,834.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,444,036,834.02/356,932.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,202.21

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