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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,102.68, 506,348.93 and 195,647.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,102.68, 506,348.93 and 195,647.65 is: 293,005.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,102.68 : 506,348.93 = 195,647.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,102.68/506,348.93 = 195,647.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,102.68x = 506,348.93 × 195,647.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,102.68x = 99,065,980,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,065,980,581.10/338,102.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,005.60

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