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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,518.54, 467,138.23 and 195,270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,518.54, 467,138.23 and 195,270.04 is: 269,462.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,518.54 : 467,138.23 = 195,270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,518.54/467,138.23 = 195,270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,518.54x = 467,138.23 × 195,270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,518.54x = 91,218,100,857.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,218,100,857.63/338,518.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,462.64

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