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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,849.04, 457,843.32 and 195,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,849.04, 457,843.32 and 195,837.08 is: 270,191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,849.04 : 457,843.32 = 195,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,849.04/457,843.32 = 195,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,849.04x = 457,843.32 × 195,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,849.04x = 89,662,696,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,662,696,597.09/331,849.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,191.22

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