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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,030.08, 495,918.63 and 195,688.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,030.08, 495,918.63 and 195,688.95 is: 293,163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,030.08 : 495,918.63 = 195,688.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,030.08/495,918.63 = 195,688.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,030.08x = 495,918.63 × 195,688.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,030.08x = 97,045,795,990.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,045,795,990.14/331,030.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,163.07

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