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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,245.88, 466,818.62 and 195,011.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,245.88, 466,818.62 and 195,011.06 is: 269,137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,245.88 : 466,818.62 = 195,011.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,245.88/466,818.62 = 195,011.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,245.88x = 466,818.62 × 195,011.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,245.88x = 91,034,793,913.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,034,793,913.94/338,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,137.92

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