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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,095.99, 492,791.10 and 195,953.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,095.99, 492,791.10 and 195,953.73 is: 270,415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,095.99 : 492,791.10 = 195,953.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,095.99/492,791.10 = 195,953.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,095.99x = 492,791.10 × 195,953.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,095.99x = 96,564,254,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,564,254,155.80/357,095.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,415.40

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