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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,718.98, 467,416.37 and 195,525.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,718.98, 467,416.37 and 195,525.16 is: 269,815.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,718.98 : 467,416.37 = 195,525.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,718.98/467,416.37 = 195,525.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,718.98x = 467,416.37 × 195,525.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,718.98x = 91,391,660,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,391,660,530.87/338,718.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,815.59

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