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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,318.72, 466,929.56 and 195,050.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,318.72, 466,929.56 and 195,050.76 is: 269,198.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,318.72 : 466,929.56 = 195,050.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,318.72/466,929.56 = 195,050.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,318.72x = 466,929.56 × 195,050.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,318.72x = 91,074,965,544.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,074,965,544.47/338,318.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,198.72

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