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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,717.76, 467,469 and 195,516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,717.76, 467,469 and 195,516.24 is: 269,834.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,717.76 : 467,469 = 195,516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,717.76/467,469 = 195,516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,717.76x = 467,469 × 195,516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,717.76x = 91,397,781,196.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,397,781,196.56/338,717.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,834.63

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