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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,176.08, 495,660.30 and 195,832.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,176.08, 495,660.30 and 195,832.02 is: 270,246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,176.08 : 495,660.30 = 195,832.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,176.08/495,660.30 = 195,832.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,176.08x = 495,660.30 × 195,832.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,176.08x = 97,066,157,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,066,157,782.81/359,176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,246.72

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