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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,152.88, 466,650.24 and 194,911.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,152.88, 466,650.24 and 194,911.94 is: 268,978.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,152.88 : 466,650.24 = 194,911.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,152.88/466,650.24 = 194,911.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,152.88x = 466,650.24 × 194,911.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,152.88x = 90,955,703,579.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,955,703,579.87/338,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,978.05

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