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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,358.54, 457,293.06 and 195,472.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,358.54, 457,293.06 and 195,472.13 is: 269,762.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,358.54 : 457,293.06 = 195,472.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,358.54/457,293.06 = 195,472.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,358.54x = 457,293.06 × 195,472.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,358.54x = 89,388,046,185.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,388,046,185.95/331,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,762.32

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