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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,263.68, 456,991.02 and 195,204.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,263.68, 456,991.02 and 195,204.68 is: 269,292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,263.68 : 456,991.02 = 195,204.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,263.68/456,991.02 = 195,204.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,263.68x = 456,991.02 × 195,204.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,263.68x = 89,206,785,821.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,206,785,821.97/331,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,292.38

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