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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,101.87, 492,808.10 and 195,955.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,101.87, 492,808.10 and 195,955.50 is: 270,422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,101.87 : 492,808.10 = 195,955.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,101.87/492,808.10 = 195,955.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,101.87x = 492,808.10 × 195,955.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,101.87x = 96,568,459,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,568,459,610.05/357,101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,422.73

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