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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,272.96, 466,702.96 and 195,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,272.96, 466,702.96 and 195,029.88 is: 269,075.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,272.96 : 466,702.96 = 195,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,272.96/466,702.96 = 195,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,272.96x = 466,702.96 × 195,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,272.96x = 91,021,022,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,021,022,284.44/338,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,075.67

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