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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,730.56, 467,414.48 and 195,536.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,730.56, 467,414.48 and 195,536.73 is: 269,821.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,730.56 : 467,414.48 = 195,536.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,730.56/467,414.48 = 195,536.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,730.56x = 467,414.48 × 195,536.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,730.56x = 91,396,698,973.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,396,698,973.85/338,730.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,821.24

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