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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,977.26, 495,379.50 and 195,637.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,977.26, 495,379.50 and 195,637.97 is: 269,975.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,977.26 : 495,379.50 = 195,637.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,977.26/495,379.50 = 195,637.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,977.26x = 495,379.50 × 195,637.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,977.26x = 96,915,038,781.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,915,038,781.43/358,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,975.43

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