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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,336.22, 457,183.24 and 195,412.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,336.22, 457,183.24 and 195,412.70 is: 269,633.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,336.22 : 457,183.24 = 195,412.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,336.22/457,183.24 = 195,412.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,336.22x = 457,183.24 × 195,412.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,336.22x = 89,339,408,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,339,408,548.70/331,336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,633.70

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