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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,933.02, 492,567.57 and 195,788.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,933.02, 492,567.57 and 195,788.44 is: 270,188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,933.02 : 492,567.57 = 195,788.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,933.02/492,567.57 = 195,788.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,933.02x = 492,567.57 × 195,788.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,933.02x = 96,439,036,124.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,439,036,124.89/356,933.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,188.05

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