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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,246.88, 466,826.40 and 195,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,246.88, 466,826.40 and 195,004.32 is: 269,132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,246.88 : 466,826.40 = 195,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,246.88/466,826.40 = 195,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,246.88x = 466,826.40 × 195,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,246.88x = 91,033,164,690.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,033,164,690.05/338,246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,132.31

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