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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,429.70, 466,973.78 and 193,169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,429.70, 466,973.78 and 193,169.16 is: 266,539.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,429.70 : 466,973.78 = 193,169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,429.70/466,973.78 = 193,169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,429.70x = 466,973.78 × 193,169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,429.70x = 90,204,931,858.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,204,931,858.78/338,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,539.64

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