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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,965.68, 492,616.44 and 195,821.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,965.68, 492,616.44 and 195,821.04 is: 270,235.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,965.68 : 492,616.44 = 195,821.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,965.68/492,616.44 = 195,821.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,965.68x = 492,616.44 × 195,821.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,965.68x = 96,464,663,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,464,663,601.90/356,965.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,235.12

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