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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,731.81, 467,416.21 and 195,537.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,731.81, 467,416.21 and 195,537.98 is: 269,822.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,731.81 : 467,416.21 = 195,537.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,731.81/467,416.21 = 195,537.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,731.81x = 467,416.21 × 195,537.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,731.81x = 91,397,622,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,397,622,202.35/338,731.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,822.97

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