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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,788.78, 457,901.37 and 195,867.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,788.78, 457,901.37 and 195,867.54 is: 270,316.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,788.78 : 457,901.37 = 195,867.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,788.78/457,901.37 = 195,867.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,788.78x = 457,901.37 × 195,867.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,788.78x = 89,688,014,904.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,688,014,904.53/331,788.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,316.60

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