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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,274.96, 466,705.72 and 195,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,274.96, 466,705.72 and 195,031.88 is: 269,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,274.96 : 466,705.72 = 195,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,274.96/466,705.72 = 195,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,274.96x = 466,705.72 × 195,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,274.96x = 91,022,493,978.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,022,493,978.35/338,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,078.43

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