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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,705.36, 324,961.32 and 195,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,705.36, 324,961.32 and 195,270.16 is: 269,214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,705.36 : 324,961.32 = 195,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,705.36/324,961.32 = 195,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,705.36x = 324,961.32 × 195,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,705.36x = 63,455,248,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,455,248,950.21/235,705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,214.28

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