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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,730.81, 467,414.83 and 195,536.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,730.81, 467,414.83 and 195,536.99 is: 269,821.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,730.81 : 467,414.83 = 195,536.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,730.81/467,414.83 = 195,536.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,730.81x = 467,414.83 × 195,536.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,730.81x = 91,396,885,624.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,396,885,624.80/338,730.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,821.59

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