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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,723.71, 467,459.37 and 195,492.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,723.71, 467,459.37 and 195,492.96 is: 269,792.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,723.71 : 467,459.37 = 195,492.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,723.71/467,459.37 = 195,492.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,723.71x = 467,459.37 × 195,492.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,723.71x = 91,385,015,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,385,015,921.04/338,723.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,792.20

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