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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,146, 466,640.64 and 194,904.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,146, 466,640.64 and 194,904.88 is: 268,968.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,146 : 466,640.64 = 194,904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,146/466,640.64 = 194,904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,146x = 466,640.64 × 194,904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,146x = 90,950,537,942.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,950,537,942.32/338,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,968.25

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