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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,027.61, 495,914.69 and 195,686.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,027.61, 495,914.69 and 195,686.48 is: 293,159.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,027.61 : 495,914.69 = 195,686.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,027.61/495,914.69 = 195,686.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,027.61x = 495,914.69 × 195,686.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,027.61x = 97,043,800,694.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,043,800,694.66/331,027.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,159.23

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