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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,256.96, 466,680.87 and 195,013.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,256.96, 466,680.87 and 195,013.86 is: 269,053.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,256.96 : 466,680.87 = 195,013.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,256.96/466,680.87 = 195,013.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,256.96x = 466,680.87 × 195,013.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,256.96x = 91,009,237,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,009,237,846.86/338,256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,053.56

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