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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,114.66, 492,824.25 and 195,984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,114.66, 492,824.25 and 195,984.70 is: 270,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,114.66 : 492,824.25 = 195,984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,114.66/492,824.25 = 195,984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,114.66x = 492,824.25 × 195,984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,114.66x = 96,586,012,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,586,012,788.98/357,114.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,462.19

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