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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,955.32, 492,604.92 and 195,818.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,955.32, 492,604.92 and 195,818.60 is: 270,233.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,955.32 : 492,604.92 = 195,818.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,955.32/492,604.92 = 195,818.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,955.32x = 492,604.92 × 195,818.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,955.32x = 96,461,205,787.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,461,205,787.51/356,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,233.28

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