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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,732.32, 467,416.92 and 195,538.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,732.32, 467,416.92 and 195,538.49 is: 269,823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,732.32 : 467,416.92 = 195,538.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,732.32/467,416.92 = 195,538.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,732.32x = 467,416.92 × 195,538.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,732.32x = 91,398,000,415.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,398,000,415.57/338,732.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269,823.68

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