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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,431.95, 466,976.88 and 193,171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,431.95, 466,976.88 and 193,171.41 is: 266,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,431.95 : 466,976.88 = 193,171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,431.95/466,976.88 = 193,171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,431.95x = 466,976.88 × 193,171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,431.95x = 90,206,582,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,206,582,347.00/338,431.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,542.75

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