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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,507.31, 457,534.96 and 195,574.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,507.31, 457,534.96 and 195,574.53 is: 269,925.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,507.31 : 457,534.96 = 195,574.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,507.31/457,534.96 = 195,574.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,507.31x = 457,534.96 × 195,574.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,507.31x = 89,482,184,760.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,482,184,760.57/331,507.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,925.22

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