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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,138.89, 466,518.39 and 194,895.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,138.89, 466,518.39 and 194,895.86 is: 268,890.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,138.89 : 466,518.39 = 194,895.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,138.89/466,518.39 = 194,895.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,138.89x = 466,518.39 × 194,895.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,138.89x = 90,922,499,761.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,922,499,761.41/338,138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,890.99

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