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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,321.87, 507,323.87 and 196,207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,321.87, 507,323.87 and 196,207.53 is: 294,219.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,321.87 : 507,323.87 = 196,207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,321.87/507,323.87 = 196,207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,321.87x = 507,323.87 × 196,207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,321.87x = 99,540,763,442.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,540,763,442.74/338,321.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,219.12

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