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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,128.24, 492,851.12 and 195,989.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,128.24, 492,851.12 and 195,989.07 is: 270,472.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,128.24 : 492,851.12 = 195,989.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,128.24/492,851.12 = 195,989.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,128.24x = 492,851.12 × 195,989.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,128.24x = 96,593,430,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,593,430,682.98/357,128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,472.68

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