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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,084.31, 506,321.43 and 195,629.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,084.31, 506,321.43 and 195,629.37 is: 292,978.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,084.31 : 506,321.43 = 195,629.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,084.31/506,321.43 = 195,629.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,084.31x = 506,321.43 × 195,629.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,084.31x = 99,051,342,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,051,342,368.40/338,084.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,978.23

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