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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319,526.24, 440,867.44 and 195,315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319,526.24, 440,867.44 and 195,315.88 is: 269,487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319,526.24 : 440,867.44 = 195,315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319,526.24/440,867.44 = 195,315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319,526.24x = 440,867.44 × 195,315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319,526.24x = 86,108,412,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,108,412,006.95/319,526.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,487.76

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