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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,716.76, 467,467.62 and 195,515.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,716.76, 467,467.62 and 195,515.24 is: 269,833.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,716.76 : 467,467.62 = 195,515.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,716.76/467,467.62 = 195,515.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,716.76x = 467,467.62 × 195,515.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,716.76x = 91,397,043,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,397,043,916.53/338,716.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,833.25

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