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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,985.40, 362,459.70 and 195,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,985.40, 362,459.70 and 195,329.40 is: 292,575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,985.40 : 362,459.70 = 195,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,985.40/362,459.70 = 195,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,985.40x = 362,459.70 × 195,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,985.40x = 70,799,035,725.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,799,035,725.18/241,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,575.65

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