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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,113.29, 456,881.37 and 195,128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,113.29, 456,881.37 and 195,128.78 is: 269,245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,113.29 : 456,881.37 = 195,128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,113.29/456,881.37 = 195,128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,113.29x = 456,881.37 × 195,128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,113.29x = 89,150,704,984.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,150,704,984.25/331,113.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,245.32

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