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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,486.80, 494,718.07 and 195,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,486.80, 494,718.07 and 195,148 is: 269,307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,486.80 : 494,718.07 = 195,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,486.80/494,718.07 = 195,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,486.80x = 494,718.07 × 195,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,486.80x = 96,543,241,924.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,543,241,924.36/358,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,307.66

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