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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,701.98, 467,404.86 and 195,458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,701.98, 467,404.86 and 195,458.94 is: 269,731.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,701.98 : 467,404.86 = 195,458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,701.98/467,404.86 = 195,458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,701.98x = 467,404.86 × 195,458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,701.98x = 91,358,458,486.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,358,458,486.45/338,701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,731.10

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