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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,941.10, 492,592.38 and 195,802.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,941.10, 492,592.38 and 195,802.94 is: 270,215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,941.10 : 492,592.38 = 195,802.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,941.10/492,592.38 = 195,802.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,941.10x = 492,592.38 × 195,802.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,941.10x = 96,451,036,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,451,036,225.60/356,941.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,215.55

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