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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,704.36, 324,959.94 and 195,269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,704.36, 324,959.94 and 195,269.16 is: 269,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,704.36 : 324,959.94 = 195,269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,704.36/324,959.94 = 195,269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,704.36x = 324,959.94 × 195,269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,704.36x = 63,454,654,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,454,654,517.45/235,704.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,212.90

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