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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,956.61, 492,600.87 and 195,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,956.61, 492,600.87 and 195,812.96 is: 270,222.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,956.61 : 492,600.87 = 195,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,956.61/492,600.87 = 195,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,956.61x = 492,600.87 × 195,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,956.61x = 96,457,634,453.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,457,634,453.28/356,956.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,222.30

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