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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,731.55, 467,415.87 and 195,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,731.55, 467,415.87 and 195,537.73 is: 269,822.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,731.55 : 467,415.87 = 195,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,731.55/467,415.87 = 195,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,731.55x = 467,415.87 × 195,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,731.55x = 91,397,435,848.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,397,435,848.70/338,731.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,822.62

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