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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,704.98, 467,409 and 195,461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,704.98, 467,409 and 195,461.94 is: 269,735.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,704.98 : 467,409 = 195,461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,704.98/467,409 = 195,461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,704.98x = 467,409 × 195,461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,704.98x = 91,360,669,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,360,669,913.46/338,704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,735.24

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