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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,569.56, 467,208 and 195,321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,569.56, 467,208 and 195,321.06 is: 269,532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,569.56 : 467,208 = 195,321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,569.56/467,208 = 195,321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,569.56x = 467,208 × 195,321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,569.56x = 91,255,561,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,255,561,800.48/338,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,532.68

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