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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,658.59, 329,043.12 and 195,479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,658.59, 329,043.12 and 195,479.01 is: 269,510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,658.59 : 329,043.12 = 195,479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,658.59/329,043.12 = 195,479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,658.59x = 329,043.12 × 195,479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,658.59x = 64,321,023,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,321,023,344.91/238,658.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,510.61

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