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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,538.30, 467,166.45 and 195,344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,538.30, 467,166.45 and 195,344.58 is: 269,566.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,538.30 : 467,166.45 = 195,344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,538.30/467,166.45 = 195,344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,538.30x = 467,166.45 × 195,344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,538.30x = 91,258,433,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,258,433,965.34/338,538.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,566.05

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