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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,520.54, 467,141 and 195,272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,520.54, 467,141 and 195,272.04 is: 269,465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,520.54 : 467,141 = 195,272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,520.54/467,141 = 195,272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,520.54x = 467,141 × 195,272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,520.54x = 91,219,576,037.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,219,576,037.64/338,520.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,465.41

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