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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,081.31, 506,316.93 and 195,626.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,081.31, 506,316.93 and 195,626.37 is: 292,973.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,081.31 : 506,316.93 = 195,626.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,081.31/506,316.93 = 195,626.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,081.31x = 506,316.93 × 195,626.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,081.31x = 99,048,943,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,048,943,085.44/338,081.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,973.73

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