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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,572.81, 467,212.48 and 195,324.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,572.81, 467,212.48 and 195,324.31 is: 269,537.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,572.81 : 467,212.48 = 195,324.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,572.81/467,212.48 = 195,324.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,572.81x = 467,212.48 × 195,324.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,572.81x = 91,257,955,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,257,955,279.39/338,572.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,537.16

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