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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,461.89, 309,393.81 and 195,315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,461.89, 309,393.81 and 195,315.66 is: 269,219.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,461.89 : 309,393.81 = 195,315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,461.89/309,393.81 = 195,315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,461.89x = 309,393.81 × 195,315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,461.89x = 60,429,456,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,429,456,200.06/224,461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,219.23

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