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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,573.23, 457,543.71 and 195,612.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,573.23, 457,543.71 and 195,612.93 is: 269,929.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,573.23 : 457,543.71 = 195,612.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,573.23/457,543.71 = 195,612.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,573.23x = 457,543.71 × 195,612.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,573.23x = 89,501,465,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,501,465,716.17/331,573.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,929.71

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