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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,261.68, 456,988.26 and 195,202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,261.68, 456,988.26 and 195,202.68 is: 269,289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,261.68 : 456,988.26 = 195,202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,261.68/456,988.26 = 195,202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,261.68x = 456,988.26 × 195,202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,261.68x = 89,205,333,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,205,333,080.54/331,261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,289.62

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