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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,982.80, 492,634.26 and 195,833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,982.80, 492,634.26 and 195,833.72 is: 270,249.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,982.80 : 492,634.26 = 195,833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,982.80/492,634.26 = 195,833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,982.80x = 492,634.26 × 195,833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,982.80x = 96,474,399,735.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,474,399,735.25/356,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,249.43

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