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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,481.08, 506,914.55 and 196,025.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,481.08, 506,914.55 and 196,025.37 is: 293,570.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,481.08 : 506,914.55 = 196,025.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,481.08/506,914.55 = 196,025.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,481.08x = 506,914.55 × 196,025.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,481.08x = 99,368,112,222.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,368,112,222.13/338,481.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293,570.65

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