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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,302.88, 466,856.96 and 195,061.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,302.88, 466,856.96 and 195,061.68 is: 269,184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,302.88 : 466,856.96 = 195,061.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,302.88/466,856.96 = 195,061.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,302.88x = 466,856.96 × 195,061.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,302.88x = 91,065,902,937.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,065,902,937.29/338,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,184.53

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