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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,107.99, 492,807.65 and 195,965.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,107.99, 492,807.65 and 195,965.78 is: 270,432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,107.99 : 492,807.65 = 195,965.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,107.99/492,807.65 = 195,965.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,107.99x = 492,807.65 × 195,965.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,107.99x = 96,573,432,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,573,432,078.35/357,107.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,432.02

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