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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,258.46, 466,682.94 and 195,015.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,258.46, 466,682.94 and 195,015.36 is: 269,055.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,258.46 : 466,682.94 = 195,015.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,258.46/466,682.94 = 195,015.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,258.46x = 466,682.94 × 195,015.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,258.46x = 91,010,341,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,010,341,549.96/338,258.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,055.63

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