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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,292.66, 466,837.65 and 195,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,292.66, 466,837.65 and 195,058.74 is: 269,177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,292.66 : 466,837.65 = 195,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,292.66/466,837.65 = 195,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,292.66x = 466,837.65 × 195,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,292.66x = 91,060,763,793.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,060,763,793.56/338,292.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,177.47

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