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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,462.12, 467,097.36 and 195,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,462.12, 467,097.36 and 195,228.20 is: 269,426.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,462.12 : 467,097.36 = 195,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,462.12/467,097.36 = 195,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,462.12x = 467,097.36 × 195,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,462.12x = 91,190,576,817.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,190,576,817.55/338,462.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,426.24

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