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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,731.06, 467,415.17 and 195,537.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,731.06, 467,415.17 and 195,537.23 is: 269,821.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,731.06 : 467,415.17 = 195,537.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,731.06/467,415.17 = 195,537.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,731.06x = 467,415.17 × 195,537.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,731.06x = 91,397,069,259.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,397,069,259.16/338,731.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,821.93

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