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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,694, 467,393.84 and 195,450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,694, 467,393.84 and 195,450.96 is: 269,720.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,694 : 467,393.84 = 195,450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,694/467,393.84 = 195,450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,694x = 467,393.84 × 195,450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,694x = 91,352,574,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,352,574,726.09/338,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,720.09

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