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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,433.45, 466,978.95 and 193,172.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,433.45, 466,978.95 and 193,172.91 is: 266,544.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,433.45 : 466,978.95 = 193,172.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,433.45/466,978.95 = 193,172.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,433.45x = 466,978.95 × 193,172.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,433.45x = 90,207,682,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,207,682,680.24/338,433.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266,544.82

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