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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,294.16, 466,839.72 and 195,060.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,294.16, 466,839.72 and 195,060.24 is: 269,179.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,294.16 : 466,839.72 = 195,060.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,294.16/466,839.72 = 195,060.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,294.16x = 466,839.72 × 195,060.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,294.16x = 91,061,867,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,061,867,824.73/338,294.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,179.54

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