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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,426.32, 466,969.12 and 193,165.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,426.32, 466,969.12 and 193,165.78 is: 266,534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,426.32 : 466,969.12 = 193,165.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,426.32/466,969.12 = 193,165.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,426.32x = 466,969.12 × 193,165.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,426.32x = 90,202,454,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,202,454,300.71/338,426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,534.99

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