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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,111.26, 495,558.35 and 195,764.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,111.26, 495,558.35 and 195,764.23 is: 270,146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,111.26 : 495,558.35 = 195,764.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,111.26/495,558.35 = 195,764.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,111.26x = 495,558.35 × 195,764.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,111.26x = 97,012,598,807.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,012,598,807.82/359,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,146.36

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