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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,571.81, 467,211.11 and 195,323.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,571.81, 467,211.11 and 195,323.31 is: 269,535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,571.81 : 467,211.11 = 195,323.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,571.81/467,211.11 = 195,323.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,571.81x = 467,211.11 × 195,323.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,571.81x = 91,257,219,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,257,219,497.36/338,571.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,535.79

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