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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,702.98, 467,406.24 and 195,459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,702.98, 467,406.24 and 195,459.94 is: 269,732.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,702.98 : 467,406.24 = 195,459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,702.98/467,406.24 = 195,459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,702.98x = 467,406.24 × 195,459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,702.98x = 91,359,195,626.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,359,195,626.03/338,702.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,732.48

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