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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,115.62, 506,368.43 and 195,660.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,115.62, 506,368.43 and 195,660.59 is: 293,025.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,115.62 : 506,368.43 = 195,660.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,115.62/506,368.43 = 195,660.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,115.62x = 506,368.43 × 195,660.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,115.62x = 99,076,342,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,076,342,261.03/338,115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,025.04

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