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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,042.68, 466,602.66 and 194,898.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,042.68, 466,602.66 and 194,898.28 is: 269,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,042.68 : 466,602.66 = 194,898.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,042.68/466,602.66 = 194,898.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,042.68x = 466,602.66 × 194,898.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,042.68x = 90,940,055,877.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,940,055,877.42/338,042.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,019.45

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