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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,695, 467,395.22 and 195,451.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,695, 467,395.22 and 195,451.96 is: 269,721.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,695 : 467,395.22 = 195,451.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,695/467,395.22 = 195,451.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,695x = 467,395.22 × 195,451.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,695x = 91,353,311,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,353,311,843.63/338,695
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,721.47

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