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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,571.71, 457,624.35 and 195,639.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,571.71, 457,624.35 and 195,639.33 is: 270,014.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,571.71 : 457,624.35 = 195,639.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,571.71/457,624.35 = 195,639.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,571.71x = 457,624.35 × 195,639.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,571.71x = 89,529,322,941.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,529,322,941.78/331,571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,014.96

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