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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,988.94, 495,402.61 and 195,645.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,988.94, 495,402.61 and 195,645.25 is: 269,989.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,988.94 : 495,402.61 = 195,645.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,988.94/495,402.61 = 195,645.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,988.94x = 495,402.61 × 195,645.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,988.94x = 96,923,167,484.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,923,167,484.10/358,988.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,989.29

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