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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,703.36, 324,958.56 and 195,268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,703.36, 324,958.56 and 195,268.16 is: 269,211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,703.36 : 324,958.56 = 195,268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,703.36/324,958.56 = 195,268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,703.36x = 324,958.56 × 195,268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,703.36x = 63,454,060,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,454,060,087.45/235,703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,211.52

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