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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,098.49, 492,794.55 and 195,956.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,098.49, 492,794.55 and 195,956.23 is: 270,418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,098.49 : 492,794.55 = 195,956.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,098.49/492,794.55 = 195,956.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,098.49x = 492,794.55 × 195,956.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,098.49x = 96,566,162,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,566,162,182.55/357,098.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,418.85

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