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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,430.95, 466,975.50 and 193,170.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,430.95, 466,975.50 and 193,170.41 is: 266,541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,430.95 : 466,975.50 = 193,170.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,430.95/466,975.50 = 193,170.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,430.95x = 466,975.50 × 193,170.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,430.95x = 90,205,848,794.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,205,848,794.96/338,430.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,541.37

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