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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,488.80, 494,720.83 and 195,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,488.80, 494,720.83 and 195,150 is: 269,310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,488.80 : 494,720.83 = 195,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,488.80/494,720.83 = 195,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,488.80x = 494,720.83 × 195,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,488.80x = 96,544,769,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,544,769,974.50/358,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,310.42

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