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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,460.54, 466,961.00 and 195,216.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,460.54, 466,961.00 and 195,216.90 is: 269,333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,460.54 : 466,961.00 = 195,216.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,460.54/466,961.00 = 195,216.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,460.54x = 466,961.00 × 195,216.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,460.54x = 91,158,677,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,158,677,864.82/338,460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,333.25

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