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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,027.46, 456,738.27 and 195,066.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,027.46, 456,738.27 and 195,066.98 is: 269,145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,027.46 : 456,738.27 = 195,066.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,027.46/456,738.27 = 195,066.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,027.46x = 456,738.27 × 195,066.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,027.46x = 89,094,554,979.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,094,554,979.32/331,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,145.51

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