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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,114.11, 506,366.17 and 195,659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,114.11, 506,366.17 and 195,659.08 is: 293,022.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,114.11 : 506,366.17 = 195,659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,114.11/506,366.17 = 195,659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,114.11x = 506,366.17 × 195,659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,114.11x = 99,075,140,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,075,140,171.93/338,114.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,022.79

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