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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,023.96, 456,733.44 and 195,063.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,023.96, 456,733.44 and 195,063.48 is: 269,140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,023.96 : 456,733.44 = 195,063.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,023.96/456,733.44 = 195,063.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,023.96x = 456,733.44 × 195,063.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,023.96x = 89,092,014,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,092,014,238.77/331,023.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,140.68

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