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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,313, 488,951.94 and 195,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,313, 488,951.94 and 195,337 is: 269,565.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,313 : 488,951.94 = 195,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,313/488,951.94 = 195,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,313x = 488,951.94 × 195,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,313x = 95,510,405,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,510,405,103.78/354,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,565.06

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