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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,296.88, 466,848.68 and 195,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,296.88, 466,848.68 and 195,055.68 is: 269,176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,296.88 : 466,848.68 = 195,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,296.88/466,848.68 = 195,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,296.88x = 466,848.68 × 195,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,296.88x = 91,061,486,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,061,486,734.50/338,296.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,176.25

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