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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,952.84, 492,601.44 and 195,816.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,952.84, 492,601.44 and 195,816.12 is: 270,229.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,952.84 : 492,601.44 = 195,816.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,952.84/492,601.44 = 195,816.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,952.84x = 492,601.44 × 195,816.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,952.84x = 96,459,302,687.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,459,302,687.21/356,952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,229.82

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