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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,289.66, 466,833.51 and 195,055.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,289.66, 466,833.51 and 195,055.74 is: 269,173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,289.66 : 466,833.51 = 195,055.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,289.66/466,833.51 = 195,055.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,289.66x = 466,833.51 × 195,055.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,289.66x = 91,058,555,749.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,058,555,749.85/338,289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,173.33

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