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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,695.68, 467,293.68 and 195,436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,695.68, 467,293.68 and 195,436.92 is: 269,641.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,695.68 : 467,293.68 = 195,436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,695.68/467,293.68 = 195,436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,695.68x = 467,293.68 × 195,436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,695.68x = 91,326,437,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,326,437,554.67/338,695.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,641.58

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