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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,696.68, 467,295.04 and 195,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,696.68, 467,295.04 and 195,437.92 is: 269,642.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,696.68 : 467,295.04 = 195,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,696.68/467,295.04 = 195,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,696.68x = 467,295.04 × 195,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,696.68x = 91,327,170,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,327,170,643.92/338,696.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,642.95

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