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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,460.12, 467,094.60 and 195,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,460.12, 467,094.60 and 195,226.20 is: 269,423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,460.12 : 467,094.60 = 195,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,460.12/467,094.60 = 195,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,460.12x = 467,094.60 × 195,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,460.12x = 91,189,103,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,189,103,798.52/338,460.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,423.48

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