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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,324.74, 507,328.18 and 196,210.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,324.74, 507,328.18 and 196,210.40 is: 294,223.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,324.74 : 507,328.18 = 196,210.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,324.74/507,328.18 = 196,210.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,324.74x = 507,328.18 × 196,210.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,324.74x = 99,543,065,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,543,065,129.07/338,324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,223.43

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