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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,330.22, 507,336.41 and 196,215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,330.22, 507,336.41 and 196,215.90 is: 294,231.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,330.22 : 507,336.41 = 196,215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,330.22/507,336.41 = 196,215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,330.22x = 507,336.41 × 196,215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,330.22x = 99,547,469,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,547,469,309.84/338,330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,231.68

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