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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,719.56, 467,453.69 and 195,488.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,719.56, 467,453.69 and 195,488.82 is: 269,786.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,719.56 : 467,453.69 = 195,488.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,719.56/467,453.69 = 195,488.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,719.56x = 467,453.69 × 195,488.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,719.56x = 91,381,969,285.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,381,969,285.30/338,719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,786.51

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