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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,255.46, 466,678.80 and 195,012.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,255.46, 466,678.80 and 195,012.36 is: 269,051.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,255.46 : 466,678.80 = 195,012.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,255.46/466,678.80 = 195,012.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,255.46x = 466,678.80 × 195,012.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,255.46x = 91,008,134,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,008,134,149.97/338,255.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,051.49

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