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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,337.52, 466,887.94 and 193,137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,337.52, 466,887.94 and 193,137.54 is: 266,519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,337.52 : 466,887.94 = 193,137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,337.52/466,887.94 = 193,137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,337.52x = 466,887.94 × 193,137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,337.52x = 90,173,588,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,173,588,187.27/338,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,519.62

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