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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,358.07, 457,252.35 and 195,385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,358.07, 457,252.35 and 195,385.44 is: 269,619.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,358.07 : 457,252.35 = 195,385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,358.07/457,252.35 = 195,385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,358.07x = 457,252.35 × 195,385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,358.07x = 89,340,451,595.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,340,451,595.78/331,358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,619.06

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