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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,357.56, 457,251.67 and 195,384.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,357.56, 457,251.67 and 195,384.93 is: 269,618.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,357.56 : 457,251.67 = 195,384.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,357.56/457,251.67 = 195,384.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,357.56x = 457,251.67 × 195,384.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,357.56x = 89,340,085,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,340,085,535.33/331,357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,618.37

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