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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,961.68, 492,610.92 and 195,817.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,961.68, 492,610.92 and 195,817.04 is: 270,229.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,961.68 : 492,610.92 = 195,817.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,961.68/492,610.92 = 195,817.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,961.68x = 492,610.92 × 195,817.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,961.68x = 96,461,612,226.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,461,612,226.08/356,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,229.60

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