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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,295.88, 466,847.31 and 195,054.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,295.88, 466,847.31 and 195,054.67 is: 269,174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,295.88 : 466,847.31 = 195,054.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,295.88/466,847.31 = 195,054.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,295.88x = 466,847.31 × 195,054.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,295.88x = 91,060,747,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,060,747,992.44/338,295.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,174.87

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