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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,731.30, 467,415.52 and 195,537.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,731.30, 467,415.52 and 195,537.48 is: 269,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,731.30 : 467,415.52 = 195,537.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,731.30/467,415.52 = 195,537.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,731.30x = 467,415.52 × 195,537.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,731.30x = 91,397,252,893.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,397,252,893.69/338,731.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,822.28

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