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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,033.04, 466,348.88 and 194,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,033.04, 466,348.88 and 194,716.32 is: 268,629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,033.04 : 466,348.88 = 194,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,033.04/466,348.88 = 194,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,033.04x = 466,348.88 × 194,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,033.04x = 90,805,737,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,805,737,749.72/338,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,629.77

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