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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,323.20, 466,935.75 and 195,055.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,323.20, 466,935.75 and 195,055.26 is: 269,204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,323.20 : 466,935.75 = 195,055.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,323.20/466,935.75 = 195,055.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,323.20x = 466,935.75 × 195,055.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,323.20x = 91,078,274,119.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,078,274,119.55/338,323.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,204.93

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