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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,517.42, 467,136.68 and 195,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,517.42, 467,136.68 and 195,268.92 is: 269,461.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,517.42 : 467,136.68 = 195,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,517.42/467,136.68 = 195,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,517.42x = 467,136.68 × 195,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,517.42x = 91,217,274,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,217,274,995.99/338,517.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,461.10

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